Can being overweight cause sleep apnea?

Being overweight may contribute to sleep apnea as the extra fat around the neck can pressure the airways¹

Citation  

1. Pacheco, D., & DeBanto, J. (2024a, January 24). How weight affects sleep apnea. Sleep Foundationhttps://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/weight-loss-and-sleep-apnea