Which of the following are considered the most prominent as risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea?
A)BMI ? 21 Kg/m2, small jaw, and large neck size of ? 17 inches in males & ?15.5 in females
B)BMI ? 28 Kg/m2, small jaw, and large neck size of ? 17 inches in males & ?15.5 in females
C)BMI ? 21 Kg/m2, small jaw, and large neck size of ? 15.5 inches in males & ?17 in females
D)BMI ? 28 Kg/m2, small jaw, and large neck size of ? 15.5 inches in males & ?17 in females

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BMI ? 28 Kg/m2, small jaw, and large neck size of ? 17 inches in males & ?15.5in females
This is the correct answer because according to FMCSA guidelines and the recommendations of the Medical Expert Panel (MEP) Members in 2008, these are considered risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. Adding to them are factors such as aging, family history of sleep apnea, and small airway.

Which of the Following Are Considered the Most Prominent as Risk