Abstract:ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) among grassroots officers and soldiers so as to provide basis for the prevention and treatment of this disease.MethodsAn analysis was made among 3 634 male grassroots officers and soldiers who returned valid questionnaires. 172 suspicious patients with snoring ≥ 2 and (or) Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) score ≥ 9 were selected and underwent night polysomnography (PSG) at least once. According to the PSG results, all the 172 patients were divided into two groups: OSAHS group, simple snoring group (nonOSAHS group). Data including age, body mass index (BMI), neck circumference, abdominal circumference, abnormality of upper airway, family history of snoring, smoking history, history of drinking, hyperlipidemia and ESS score were collected and processed. Their relationships with OSAHS were analyzed by univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultsOSAHS was confirmed by PSG in 146 of the 172 cases (84.88%), accounting for 4% of the survey population. Univariate analysis showed that family history of snoring, age, BMI, neck circumference, abdominal circumference, abnormal upper airway and hyperlipidemia were risk factors of OSAHS (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that family history of snoring, age, smoking history, neck circumference, abdominal circumference and abnormal upper airway were independent risk factors for OSAHS.ConclusionsFamily history of snoring, age, increased neck circumference and abdominal circumference, longterm smoking as well as abnormal upper airway are risk factors for OSAHS in male grassroots officers and soldiers. Effective strategy on the prevention and treatment of OSAHS should be performed in the conscription and daily security work.