Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Variation by Age, Sex, and Race. The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis

In a multiethnic cohort, we found increased levels of cardiovascular risk factors in association with OSA, including elevated neutrophil counts, a marker of inflammation. Furthermore, several associations were stronger in men, younger individuals, and African American individuals, highlighting pathways for CVD risk that may explain heterogeneity in the associations between CVD and OSA across population groups.