Obstructive sleep apnea rather than diabetes or obesity associated with proteinuria in late mid-aged male workers: a decision tree analysis

Abstract

This study demonstrated that apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was the major determinant responsible for the presence of proteinuria in late mid–aged male workers, while HbA1c and BMI were found in the junior subgroup. By algorithmic analysis, this study provides a comprehensive hierarchical model for better understanding of the correlates of proteinuria and sleep apnea.