2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.slsci.2016.05.008
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Prevalence of sleep complaints in Colombia at different altitudes

Abstract: Study objectivesTo determine the prevalence of sleep complaints in adults in Colombia at different altitudes.DesignCross-sectional, population-based and observational study.SettingUrban areas in three cities (Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Santa Marta) located between 15 and 2640 masl. Subjects Over 18 years old.InterventionsEpworth sleepiness scale (ESS), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), Berlin questionnaire, STOP-Bang questionnaire and diagnostic criteria for restless leg syndrome (IRLSSG).Measurements and resul… Show more

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“…For example, literature shows problems related to short sleep such as difficulty in falling asleep and frequently waking up during the night as common associated factors; however, these are not necessarily the same factors associated to extended sleep time or sleeping more than usual. This limitation does not allow a separate analysis on disturbances and this may impair comparability with the available literature 14,16,18,19 . Another limitation is the reverse causality in associations between behavioral factors and health problems, since it was a cross-sectional study the temporality could not be defined.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…For example, literature shows problems related to short sleep such as difficulty in falling asleep and frequently waking up during the night as common associated factors; however, these are not necessarily the same factors associated to extended sleep time or sleeping more than usual. This limitation does not allow a separate analysis on disturbances and this may impair comparability with the available literature 14,16,18,19 . Another limitation is the reverse causality in associations between behavioral factors and health problems, since it was a cross-sectional study the temporality could not be defined.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A large study carried out in eight countries of Africa and Asia found a point prevalence (last 30 days) of 16.6% nocturnal sleep disturbances, defined as difficulty in falling asleep, frequently waking up during the night, waking up too early in the morning, and not feeling rested and refreshed during the day 15 . In Colombia, sleep complaints affect 59.9% of the population 16 . A study conducted in 2012 showed that 21% of Brazilian workers presented poor sleep quality, with sleep disturbances being more frequent among physically inactive individuals, in those with higher alcohol consumption levels, and with diabetes mellitus or arterial hypertension 17 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 9 ] The prevalence of OSA in the United States and Europe has been reported between 14% and 49% and between 19% and 26% in Colombia. [ 10 11 ] Transient and intermittent hypoxia in individuals with OSA promotes the transcription of TNFα and increases cytokine production, resulting in systemic inflammation. [ 12 ] In addition, inflammation, intermittent hypoxemia, and fragmented sleep observed in OSA have been suggested as risk factors for the development of cardio-cerebrovascular events, metabolic disease, and cognitive impairment.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The altitude in the Lower Mainland cities ranges from 12 meters (Richmond) to 150 meters (Burnaby). In a cross-sectional population study conducted by Ruiz et al [ 70 ] on the prevalence of sleep complaints in three Colombian cities, Santa Marta, Bucaramanga, and Bogota, they found that the risk for severe sleep apnea, OSA, and EDS was the highest in Santa Maria at 15 meters above sea level. To investigate the effect of exposure to moderate altitude on nocturnal hypoxemia, sleep and breathing disorders, and daytime functioning, Nussbaumer-Ochsner et al conducted an RCT on patients with OSA (32 men and 2 women) living at low altitudes and discontinuing their CPAP treatment for a few days at high altitudes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%