SLEEP APNEA RISK FACTORS

The following risk factors indicate whether you could be at risk of developing, or already have, Sleep Apnea.

Being middle-aged and overweight are the most common risk factors – feeling motivated to act can be a challenge for those who feel tired. Don’t delay being tested – it could be the first step in turning your life around.

Other factors include:

• Age (the older you get, the more likely you are to have Sleep Apnea)
• A large neck circumference (greater than 43cm in men and 40cm in women)
• Narrow upper airway (due to comparatively large tongue or uvula)
• Recessed chin
• Family history
• Large tonsils or adenoids
• Consumption of alcohol or use of sedatives (which may relax your throat muscles)

Use the STOP BANG Sleep Apnea screening tool to find out if you are at risk. Learn more