Who among the following individuals belongs to the demographic with a higher risk of experiencing sleep apnea?
A)Ariel,a teenager with few friends
B)Michael,a relatively inactive 25-year-old man
C)Jocelyn,a middle-aged widow
D)Mark,an overweight 55-year-old man

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Mark, an overweight 55-year-old man, has a higher risk of experiencing sleep apnea as being overweight is a significant risk factor for the disorder. Age is also a factor as the risk of sleep apnea increases with age. Obesity, being male, having a large neck size, having a family history of sleep apnea, and smoking are among the other risk factors for sleep apnea. The other choices do not have any characteristics that inherently increase their risk for sleep apnea.

Who Among the Following Individuals Belongs to the Demographic with a Higher