Key result
Neck circumference >35 cm was associated with a higher sleep score (15 vs 7 for <35 cm) indicating poorer sleep quality, and was comparable to waist circumference for cardiometabolic risk factors.
Why the study?
Waist circumference is used to measure metabolic syndrome, but neck circumference is simpler to measure, can predict metabolic syndrome, and may indicate obstructive sleep apnea.
Does neck circumference measurement correlate with metabolic syndrome and sleep apnea in an Indian population?
Observational
Does neck circumference measurement correlate with metabolic syndrome and sleep apnea in an Indian population?
Neck circumference is a simple and effective anthropometric marker for cardiometabolic risk and sleep apnea, comparable to waist circumference.
May support neck circumference as adjunct marker for metabolic and sleep risks; leaves open incremental value and outcomes in prospective Indian cohorts.
INTRODUCTION: Waist circumference (WC) is used as a measure of metabolic syndrome (MeS); neck circumference (NC) can predict MeS. It is simpler to measure and may provide an indication of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: NC was measured. The mean NC was correlated with the markers of MeS and sleep apnea. RESULTS: = 0.346 in males and 0.344 in females). Those with a NC of <35 cm had a sleep score of 7, while those with a NC of >35 cm had a score of 15, showing poor sleep quality. CONCLUSION: NC was comparable to WC and waist-hip ratio (WHR) for cardiometabolic risk factors and also showed a good association with sleep apnea.
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Sahay et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic risk factors. Neck circumference vs. Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio was evaluated on Correlation with markers of metabolic syndrome and sleep apnea. Neck circumference >35 cm was associated with a higher sleep score (15 vs 7 for <35 cm) indicating poorer sleep quality, and was comparable to waist circumference for cardiometabolic risk factors.
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