Sex-difference in chewing difficulty and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea among middle-aged and older adults

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the relationship between chewing difficulty and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk, focusing on gender differences.
• Observed levels of chewing difficulty in middle-aged and older adults.
• Assessed the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
• Analyzed data to identify correlations between chewing difficulty and OSA risk.
• Higher chewing difficulty in females correlated with increased OSA risk.
• Findings suggest chewing difficulty may be a significant risk factor for OSA in older adults.