Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with a Higher 5-Year Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP Use in Older Adults: An Anchor-Based Network Meta-Analysis.

May 11, 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Key takeaway

For our community, this study found that low vitamin D levels, especially very low ones, are linked to a higher chance of being diagnosed with sleep apnea and using a breathing machine (CPAP). This matters because Black adults often have lower vitamin D and higher rates of sleep apnea, suggesting a connection we should be aware of.

Why this matters for our communities

Research in respiratory helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.

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