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What are the risk factors for developing sleep apnea?

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What are the risk factors for developing sleep apnea?

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A primary risk factor for developing sleep apnea is male gender and obesity. Other considerations include a crowded airway, hypertension, and a large neck circumference; a neck size of 15.75 inches or greater.