Publications by authors named "Waleed M Alqulyti"
J Family Community Med
January 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how obesity affects the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by looking at the relationship between OSA and body mass index (BMI).
- A cross-sectional analysis was conducted at the sleep center in King Abdulaziz University Hospital, with 803 patients assessed through their medical records, revealing that a significant majority were obese and had OSA.
- Results indicated that obesity was a major risk factor for OSA, with a higher prevalence and greater severity of the condition in obese patients, highlighting the need for further research on lifestyle impacts and disease management in Saudi Arabia.
