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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Prevalence and observation study of sleep disorder in geriatric population
Authors
Samiksha Amol Sugandhi, Dr. Y S Kadam, Dr. R S Gangatharan
Abstract
Background: Sleep problems are common in older adult’s dueo
aging and other health issues. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common
disorder and can lead to heart and brain problems.
Aim: To find out how common sleep disorders are in older
people and see how age, gender, and body weight are connected.
Method:
A study was done with 170 elderly people using
the Berlin Questionnaire.
Results:
About 48.8% of participants were at high risk
for sleep apnea. Higher body weight was linked to a higher risk (p<0.001).
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Pages:41-42
How to cite this article:
Samiksha Amol Sugandhi, Dr. Y S Kadam, Dr. R S Gangatharan "Prevalence and observation study of sleep disorder in geriatric population". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 41-42
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