Editing Sleep disorder (section)

=== Obesity and Sleep Apnea ===
The worldwide incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is on the rise, largely due to the increasing prevalence of obesity in society. In individuals who are obese, excess fat deposits in the upper respiratory tract can lead to breathing difficulties during sleep, giving rise to OSA. There is a strong connection between obesity and OSA, making it essential to screen obese individuals for OSA and related disorders. Moreover, both obesity and OSA patients are at higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Implementing dietary control in obese individuals can have a positive impact on sleep problems and can help alleviate associated issues such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Owen |first=Lauren |last2=Corfe |first2=Bernard |date=November 2017 |title=The role of diet and nutrition on mental health and wellbeing |url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/article/role-of-diet-and-nutrition-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing/372284768DB78DB02EB199E277AABF79 |journal=Proceedings of the Nutrition Society |language=en |volume=76 |issue=4 |pages=425–426 |doi=10.1017/S0029665117001057 |issn=0029-6651}}</ref> [[Sleep and weight|Obesity]] can influence the disturbance in sleep patterns resulting in OSA. <ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Lee JH, Cho J | title = Sleep and Obesity | journal = Sleep Medicine Clinics | volume = 17 | issue = 1 | pages = 111–116 | date = March 2022 | pmid = 35216758 | doi = 10.1016/j.jsmc.2021.10.009 | s2cid = 245696606 }}</ref> Obesity is a risk factor for OSA because it can affect the upper respiratory system by accumulating fat deposition around the muscles surrounding the lungs. Additionally, OSA can irritate the obesity by prolonging sleepiness throughout the day leading to reduces physical activity and an inactive lifestyle.<ref name=":24" />