Sleep apnea is more common in overweight and smoking men. However, weight gain is not essential condition for sleep apnea. Having thick belly and neck circumference, and occlusion-sized anatomical changes in nose, nasal cavity, throat and larynx increase the risk of apnea. The risk of sleep apnea also increases for individuals with recessive lower jawbone.
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