Cunningham J, Hunter M, Budgeon C, et al. - Given a high and increasing prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been suggested in population surveys, as well as variations in risk factors and outcomes by gender, thus to explore these links, researchers evaluated the same community to determine current OSA prevalence, potential risk factors as well as co-morbidities and their alterations compared with previous estimates. Findings revealed a high prevalence of OSA in a middle-aged, predominantly Caucasian population in 2010-15, an increase in the prevalence since 1995 and stability since 2007 was reported. Gender-based differences were evident in associated features, including potential risk factors and comorbidities. OSA was shown to be related to age, BMI and alcohol consumption in men and age and BMI in women. Hypertension and current depression in men and hypertension, skin cancer and diabetes in women, were revealed as conditions linked with OSA.