摘要阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征是一种在睡眠时因频繁发作的上气道塌陷而引起反复缺氧的疾病,严重影响患者夜间睡眠质量并导致白天疲乏和嗜睡,其人群患病率约在2%～7%,易患因素包括年龄、性别、肥胖、家族史、绝经、颌面部结构异常及一些不良嗜好如吸烟、酗酒等,本文就成人阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征流行病学方面研究进展加以综述.

abstractsObstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS) is a chronic condition characterized by frequent episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep. Its effect on nocturnal sleep quality and ensuing daytime fatigue and sleepiness are widely acknowledged. Estimates of disease prevalence are in the range of 2% to 7%. Factors that increase vulnerability for the disorder include age, sex, obesity, family history, menopause,craniofacial abnormalities, and certain health behaviors such as cigarette smoking and alcohol use. The primary objective of this article is to review some of the epidemiologie aspects of OSAHS in adults.