Which of the following individuals is most likely to suffer from sleep apnea?
A) Lanny-alcoholic, five pounds overweight, snores, age 35
B) Julie-avoids alcohol and tobacco, 50 pounds overweight, age 42
C) Don-smoker, 40 pounds overweight, sleeps on back, age 50
D) Thad-thyroid disease, physically fit, age 28

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Sleep apnea is often associated with being overweight or obese, as excess weight can lead to narrowing of the airways. Smoking and sleeping on one's back can also contribute to the condition. Lanny and Julie both have weight issues, but Lanny's alcoholism could potentially exacerbate the problem. Thad's thyroid disease is not a known risk factor for sleep apnea. Don, who is a smoker, overweight, and sleeps on his back, is the most likely candidate for sleep apnea.

Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Suffer