The Role of Central Adiposity in the Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Frailty: Insights From NHANES 2015-2018

Abstract

We investigated how body fat distribution, specifically central adiposity measured by the A Body Shape Index (ABSI), modifies the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and frailty and explored racial /ethnic differences, particularly focus on non-Hispanic White individuals.