[Excessive daytime sleepiness in Mexico city]. / Somnolencia excesiva diurna en la ciudad de México.
Gac Med Mex
; 142(3): 201-3, 2006.
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em Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16875347
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence of excessive daytime somnolence (EDS) in a sample of residents from Mexico City.METHODS:
A cross-sectional survey was done using a randomized telephone survey. A structured questionnaire (including demographic and clinical data) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale, a valid and reliable instrument for the detection of EDS, were administered.RESULTS:
A total sample of 200 subjects was obtained, with a mean age of 37 +/- 16.24 years. EDS was found in 31.5% of the subjects; 12.5% considered that EDS interfered in a significant way with daily activities, and 9% with work related abilities. Subjects with EDS were older, came from lower socio-economic status, and had a significantly higher body mass index.DISCUSSION:
Our results indicate that EDS is more frequent in Mexico City residents than in other populations. Notwithstanding, the association between EDS with advanced age, lower socio-economic status and high body mass index requires further investigation.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Distúrbios do Sono por Sonolência Excessiva
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
Es
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article