Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) as a risk factor for secondary osteoporosis in children

• Main Authors: Sies, Nur Syazwin, Zaini, Azriyanti Anuar, de Bruyne, Jessie Anne, Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid, Nathan, Anna Marie, Han, Ng Yit, Thavagnanam, Surendran
• Format: Article
• Published: Nature Research 2021
• Subjects: RJ Pediatrics
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/28844/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Repetitive hypoxia seen in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) may affect bone metabolism increasing the risk for secondary osteoporosis. This study investigates the association between OSAS in children and secondary osteoporosis. This cross-sectional study included 150 children aged 10-17 year...