Daytime sleepiness 2.4 times more common among men who gained more than 30 lbs

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Breathing problems while sleeping and daytime sleepiness were 2.4 times (140%) more common among Japanese truck drivers who gained roughly more than 30 pounds -- an increase in body mass index (BMI) of 5 units or more -- according to a new study. Subjects

Subjects: 5320 male Japanese truck drivers, 30-69 years-old

The study followed the weight changes of 5320 male Japanese truck drivers aged 30- to 69-years-old.

 

Conclusion

Conclusion: Weight gain of 22 lbs increases risk of sleep-disordered breathing and daytime sleepiness

“Our results suggest that an increase in BMI of [5 units or more] or weight gain of [22 lbs or more] is a risk factor for [sleep-disordered breathing] and excessive daytime sleepiness among Japanese truck drivers,” the paper concludes.

REFERENCE

Cui R, Tanigawa T, Nakano H, Sakurai S, Yamagishi K, Ohira T, Iso H. Associations between weight change since 20 years of age and sleep-disordered breathing among male truck drivers. Int J Obes (Lond). 2009 Sep 22, published early on-line.

AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Public Health
Department of Social and Environmental Medicine
Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
Osaka, Japan

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