Somnometabolic Syndrome Revisited.

J Pak Med Assoc

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Published: November 2024

The term somnometabolic syndrome has been used to describe a condition where obstructive sleep apnoea coexists with one or more components of metabolic syndrome. We propose a wider definition, stating that somnometabolic syndrome refers to the multifaceted, bidirectional relationship between sleep and metabolic health, including vascular health. This also includes the association of sleep with psychological and neurocognitive function.

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