Effect of OSA on atherogenic risk (AIP > 0.24).

ObjectivesObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. This study aimed to investigate the association between OSA and atherogenic risk in the Koreans.MethodsData from 8,158 participants (mean age, 57.9 ± 11.7; male/female, 1:1.4) obtained from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2019 and 2021. OSA risk was screened using the STOP-BANG score, and atherogenic risk was measured using the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP). Logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between the STOP-BANG scores and high AIP and subgroups according to the presence of diabetes.ResultsThe proportions of individuals with atherogenic risk (AIP > 0.24) were 13.7%, 27.6%, and 34.7% in the low-, intermediate-, and high-OSA risk groups (p ConclusionOSA is linked to increased atherogenic risk in the Koreans, especially in individuals with diabetes, thus highlighting the importance of routine OSA screening to manage and reduce cardiovascular risks.