Assessment of Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake, Sleep and Stress Profile of Adults (23-50 Years) as Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (With Special Reference to Etah City, Uttar Pradesh)

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder influenced by nutritional status, dietary intake, obesity, sleep quality, and stress. Objectives: The present study aimed to assess nutritional status, dietary intake, sleep profile, and stress levels among adults aged 23?50 years and evaluate their association with OSA risk. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 90 adults (45 males and 45 females) residing in Etah City, Uttar Pradesh. Anthropometric measurements, 24-hour dietary recall, Berlin Sleep Questionnaire, and Perceived Stress Scale were used. Results: Central obesity was observed in 52.2% participants. Significant associations were found between age and nutritional status (p