Characteristics of study subjects
| Minimum | Maximum | Mean | SEM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI, body mass index calculated as the ratio of body weight (in kg) and height squared (in metres). | ||||
| *Clinical prediction score which is equal to the value of neck circumference (in cm) adjusted for history of hypertension (+4 cm) and reporting of frequent snoring (+3 cm) and of witnessed apnoeas (+3 cm). For details see Flemmons.21 | ||||
| Age | 22 | 76 | 49.27 | 1.12 |
| Body weight (kg) | 51 | 178 | 89.51 | 2.20 |
| Height (m) | 1.47 | 2.16 | 1.72 | 0.01 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 16.1 | 55.9 | 30.47 | 0.78 |
| Neck circumference (cm) | 31 | 53 | 39.92 | 0.40 |
| Adjusted neck circumference (cm)* | 36 | 59 | 45.71 | 0.53 |
| Epworth sleepiness score | 0 | 21 | 11.72 | 0.53 |