Which of the following factors has been shown to positively correlate with obstructive sleep ap-nea?
a. Age
b. Height
c. Obesity of the upper body
d. Blood pressure at rest
ANS: C
Obesity, especially of the upper body, has been found to correlate positively with the presence of obstructive sleep apnea.
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