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Hypothyroidism and Its Association With Sleep Apnea Among Adults in the United States: NHANES 2007-2008

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Thavaraputta, Subhanudh, Dennis, Jeff A, Laoveeravat, Passisd, Nugent, Kenneth, Rivas, Ana M·2019·The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

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Context: The association between hypothyroidism and sleep apnea (SA) has been studied, but results are conflicting and based mostly on small studies. Objective: To determine whether there is a positive association between hypothyroidism and SA in the US population. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2008. Participants: We included all subjects ≥18 years old who met inclusion criteria. Participants not on antithyroid medication with a TSH >5.6 mIU/L and those on thyroid hormone replacement regardless of TSH were categorized as hypothyroid. Participants not on thyroid hormone replacement or antithyroid medication who had a TSH ≥0.34 and ≤5.6 mIU/L were categorized as euthyroid. The diagnosis of SA was based on participants’ response when asked whether they had been diagnosed with SA by their doctors. Main Outcome Measures: Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the association between hypothyroidism and SA. Results: A total of 5515 adults were included for data analysis. The prevalence of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism was calculated at 9.47% and 1.19%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for demographics, health care access, body mass index, socioeconomic factors, alcohol use, smoking, and other comorbidities demonstrated a significant association between hypothyroidism and SA (OR = 1.88, 95% CI, 1.24 to 2.84, P < 0.01). Conclusion: Hypothyroidism is associated with SA after adjustment for potential confounding variables.

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Authors
Thavaraputta, S., Dennis, J. A., Laoveeravat, P., Nugent, K., & Rivas, A. M.
Affiliations
  • Texas Tech University (US)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (US)
Corresponding author
Thavaraputta, Subhanudh
Venue
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Published
2019-07-15
Volume
104
Issue
11
Pages
4990-4997
ISSN
  • 0021-972X (ISSN-L)
  • 1945-7197
OpenAlex
W2960439365
Cited by
54
References
38
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 3
FWCI
4.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Keywords
hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, thyroid hormone replacement, thyroid-stimulating hormone, hyperthyroidism, prevalence, comorbidities, adults
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Alcohol Drinking, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Hypothyroidism, Male, Middle Aged, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Smoking, Socioeconomic Factors, Antithyroid Agents, Thyroid Hormones, Thyrotropin, United States, Body Mass Index, Prevalence, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Young Adult

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