Which of these individuals has the highest risk of sleep apnea?
A) John, 62 years old, who is overweight
B) Angela, 21 years old, who is depressed
C) Alicia, 42 years old, who is suffering from anorexia
D) Jack, 8 years old, who is experiencing episodes of enuresis

Question

Which of these individuals has the highest risk of sleep apnea?
A) John, 62 years old, who is overweight 
B) Angela, 21 years old, who is depressed
C) Alicia, 42 years old, who is suffering from anorexia 
D) Jack, 8 years old, who is experiencing episodes of enuresis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea is closely associated with obesity, so a person who is overweight (like John) has a higher risk of having sleep apnea. The other options listed do not have the same level of correlation with sleep apnea.

Which of These Individuals Has the Highest Risk of Sleep