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Abbreviations
BMI, body mass index; OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea; SRED, sleep
related eating disorder; STOP-BANG, Snoring, Tiredness, Observed
apneas, high blood pressure, BMI >35 kg/m², Age >50, Neck
circumference >40 cm, male Gender
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