Abstract Body (Do not enter title and authors here): Background: Identifying risk factors for CVD is critical for effective prevention and management. While classic CVD risk factors have been extensively studied, there is a scarcity of research on the association between snoring and CVD risk, particularly in the context of gender differences.
Methods: This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2015 and 2020. Participants were initially categorized based on the severity of snoring or the presence of snoring. Logistic regression analysis was employed to control for potential confounding variables. Within the snoring group, they were further classified by gender. The utilization of propensity score matching and logistic regression analysis ensured comparability between different genders.
Results: Our study included 12,681 participants aged 18 years or older. When compared to the non-snoring group, individuals in the moderate snoring group had a higher odds ratio (OR) of 1.418 (95% CI 1.083 to 1.857, p = 0.011), while those in the severe snoring group had a higher odds ratio (OR) of 1.882 (95% CI 1.468 to 2.409, p < 0.001). In the snoring group, individuals were further categorized by gender: 4527 males and 4131 females. Importantly, male patients showed a higher odds ratio for atrial fibrillation (4.945, 95% CI 1.187 to 20.598, p = 0.028) compared to females. Additionally, male patients had a higher odds ratio for coronary heart disease (2.002, 95% CI 1.152 to 3.479, p = 0.014) compared to females.
Conclusion: Sex plays a significant role in the relationship between snoring and CVD risk. males with snoring have a higher risk of developing CVD compared to females. In particular, male snorers are nearly five times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation and about twice as likely to experience coronary artery disease in comparison to female snorers.