Are you at risk for sleep apnea?

Sleep is critical to repair and replenish energy, with lack of sleep impacting mental and physical health, stress levels and memory. Sleep deprivation affects more than 70 percent of Americans and can lead to sleep-related disorders. Take the STOP-BANG risk assessment below to see if you may be at risk for sleep apnea.

Quiz Questions

1.
S (snore) Have you been told that you snore?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
2.
T (tired) Are you often tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the day?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
3.
O (obstruction) Do you stop breathing, choke, or gasp during sleep?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
4.
P (pressure) Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
5.
B (BMI) Is your body index greater than 35 kg/m?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
A (age) Are you 50 years old or older?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
N (neck) Do you have a neck circumference greater than 16 inches?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
8.
G (gender) Are you a male?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You are at low risk for sleep apnea
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A score of less than 3 indicates you are at low risk for sleep apnea.
2.
You may be at risk for sleep apnea
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3 or more "yes" answers indicate you may be at risk for sleep apnea.