Impact of menopause and body mass index on prevalence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

S. Cuozzo, A. Propati, G. Paone, F. Benassi (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Metabolic and sex-related aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Metabolic and sex-related aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 864
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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