Table 3

Independent risk factors for hypertension

Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)*
Age 40–59 yearsAge ≥60 years
AHI=apnoea-hypopnoea index; DI=desaturation index; SI=snoring index.
Conditional logistic regressions were performed for younger and older age groups separately.
*Adjusted for neck circumference and physical inactivity.
AHI1.01 (0.95 to 1.07)1.02 (0.98 to 1.10)
AHI ≥101.8 (0.5 to 6.5)1.5 (0.6 to 3.5)
DI1.05 (0.98 to 1.10)1.02 (0.97 to 1.07)
DI ≥104.3 (1.0 to 19.3)2.1 (0.7 to 6.5)
Lowest desaturation (%)0.9 (0.8 to 1.0)0.9 (0.9 to 1.1)
SI (%)1.00 (0.96 to 1.06)1.01 (0.96 to 1.07)