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Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment Tool

The Sleep Apnea Risk Test is based on the validated STOP-BANG questionnaire, widely used in clinical settings to screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a serious condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

Clinical Performance Metrics:

Sensitivity	86%	Correctly identifies OSA cases
Specificity	77%	Correctly rules out non-cases
PPV*	89%	*Positive Predictive Value

Understanding Your Risk

OSA affects approximately 25% of men and 10% of women in developed countries. Left untreated, it can lead to hypertension, heart disease, and daytime fatigue.

Please answer these 8 clinical questions to assess your OSA risk:

1. Snoring: Do you snore loudly (louder than talking)? No Occasionally Yes, frequently

2. Tired: Do you often feel tired or sleepy during daytime? No Sometimes Yes, most days

3. Observed: Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep? No Yes

4. Pressure: Do you have or are being treated for high blood pressure? No Yes

5. BMI: Is your BMI more than 35 kg/m²? No Yes

6. Age: Are you over 50 years old? No Yes

7. Neck: Is your neck circumference > 17" (male) or > 16" (female)? No Yes

8. Gender: Are you male? No Yes

Your Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment

This assessment tool is based on clinical screening protocols.

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