{"id":1835,"date":"2022-01-08T10:24:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T09:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/api"},"modified":"2024-02-19T19:31:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T18:31:36","slug":"sleep-apnea-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/sleep-apnea-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"31 Important Sleep Apnea Statistics You Should Know in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea causes short pauses in one\u2019s breathing while they\u2019re asleep. Nowadays, it\u2019s become known as one of the most prevalent sleep disorders. However, it still doesn\u2019t get all the attention it deserves. That\u2019s why we compiled these surprising <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to raise awareness about its serious consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By recognizing and treating sleep apnea, we could lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, reduce US economic expenses by at least $65 billion, and help save the 980 lives that are lost annually in car accidents involving drivers who suffer from this kind of sleep condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sleep Apnea Statistics Worldwide <\/b><b>and in the US<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 22 million Americans have sleep apnea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">African Americans are more at risk of sleep apnea than Caucasians.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 4 middle-aged men has OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26% of people aged between 30 and 70 suffer from sleep apnea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 2\u20133% of children suffer from sleep apnea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 4 people with moderate sleep apnea won\u2019t even experience daytime sleepiness, one of many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interesting facts about sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with sleep apnea are four times more likely to have a stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 38,000 people die from cardiovascular problems caused by sleep apnea every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total annual economic cost of sleep apnea in the US is between $65 and $165 billion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80% of people with moderate and severe OSA go undiagnosed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How Many People Have Sleep Apnea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sleep-apnea.jpg\" alt=\"Sleep Apnea Statistics - Featured\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sleep-apnea.jpg 770w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sleep-apnea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sleep-apnea-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be surprised by how prevalent sleep apnea is throughout the United States and even the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. About 22 million Americans have sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Sleep Apnea Association<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/what-is-sleep-apnea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this sleep disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has become one of the major health problems. Besides poor sleep, it can lead to a series of medical conditions. So if you experience any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/sleep-disorders\/sleep-apnea\/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of sleep apnea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, talk to your doctor, since it\u2019s of tremendous importance to diagnose it correctly and get the right treatment. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/bizarre-sleeping-habits-of-famous-people-infographic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this intriguing infographic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll see that even some famous people suffer from this sleep disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Around 20% of adults experience at least mild <\/b><b>sleep apnea symptoms<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, 1 in 15 people suffers from moderate to severe symptoms of this sleep disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. African Americans are more at risk of sleep apnea than Caucasians.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Disorders Guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSA is a type of sleep apnea in which your throat muscles relax so much during sleep that they block the airway. In a sleep study conducted by the University of California, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obstructive sleep apnea statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that 17% of African Americans had OSA, compared to 8% of Caucasians.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. According to a sleep study, only 0.9% of US adults have central sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central sleep apnea is characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep because your muscles don\u2019t receive the right signals from your brain. This is a much less common type of sleep apnea. Conversely, OSA comprises the greater<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prevalence of sleep apnea in the United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. 1 in 4 middle-aged men has OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ResMed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both men and women suffer from this sleep disorder. However, according to this piece of data, men are at higher risk of experiencing symptoms, while only about 9% of middle-aged women have OSA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sleep Apnea Prevalence by Age<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we\u2019ll be looking at how sleep apnea affects different age groups and the reasons for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. 26% of people aged between 30 and 70 suffer from sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Sleep Medicine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, this sleep disorder is highly common among the adult population. But <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who is most likely to suffer from sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? According to statistics, men aged 40 or older have the highest risk of developing this chronic disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. 10\u201320% of children who snore have sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no need to worry if your kid snores from time to time since this isn\u2019t the only symptom of OSA. However, if they also snort, cough, or mouth-breathe while asleep, it\u2019s a good idea to see a doctor. Adequate, timely treatment can prevent serious health complications related to this sleep disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. At least 2\u20133% of children suffer from sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, American Sleep Apnea Association)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a rough estimate since there\u2019s a number of different techniques for monitoring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea symptoms in kids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some data indicate that there are 1% to 4% of children suffering from sleep apnea. It\u2019s also interesting that this sleep disorder is particularly common among kids aged two to eight, as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">childhood sleep apnea statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to adult sleep apnea, pediatric OSA differs in both the symptoms and causes. For example, some of the symptoms include learning and behavioral problems, while enlarged adenoids or tonsils are the most common cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. The prevalence of sleep apnea increases with age.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a sleep study, 10% of men and 3% of women aged 30\u201349 had sleep apnea, while 17% of men and 9% of women aged 50\u201370 had this sleep disorder. Considering this data, it\u2019s evident that the risk of having sleep apnea increases as we get older.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Basic <\/b><b>Sleep Apnea Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re only just learning about sleep apnea or have just been diagnosed, this section will focus on facts you should know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. The pauses in breathing caused by sleep apnea can occur 30 times or more per hour.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MedlinePlus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each pause may last from a few seconds to a few minutes. When you stop breathing in your sleep, your brain signals you to wake up in order to resume breathing. This pattern may repeat dozens of times during sleep without you even noticing that you\u2019re constantly waking up and falling asleep. It\u2019s no wonder that people with this sleep disorder feel drowsy during the day. So <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how many apneas per hour is normal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Having more than five apneas per hour is grounds for a possible diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. 1 in 4 people with moderate sleep apnea won\u2019t even experience daytime sleepiness.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although daytime sleepiness is a very common symptom of sleep apnea, about 25% of people with this sleep disorder don\u2019t show it. This is probably one of the reasons why so many cases of sleep apnea go unnoticed, and thus untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Consequences of Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1841 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/car-accident-2165210_1920-e1582904261899.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/car-accident-2165210_1920-e1582904261899.jpg 770w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/car-accident-2165210_1920-e1582904261899-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/car-accident-2165210_1920-e1582904261899-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What problems can be caused by sleep apnea? Here, we\u2019ll be looking at what can happen due to sleep apnea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. A person sleeping beside someone with sleep apnea can lose up to an hour of sleep per night.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Disorders Guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undiagnosed sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are likely to disturb their partner\u2019s rest because they regularly snort, gasp, and snore in their sleep. However, according to snoring statistics, not all people who snore have this sleep disorder. Also, while an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/best-anti-snoring-device\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anti-snoring device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you reduce snoring, it usually isn&#8217;t an effective treatment for sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. People with sleep apnea are 4 times more likely to have a stroke.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Need Better Sleep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering that sleep apnea may lead to a number of serious medical conditions, it\u2019s vital to treat it in time. Besides finding adequate treatment for sleep apnea, adopting healthy habits can additionally help you deal with this sleep disorder. Therefore, overweight patients should lose weight, while smokers should quit this unhealthy habit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. 43% of people suffering from mild sleep apnea also have hypertension.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ResMed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, according to these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 69% of people with severe sleep apnea suffer from high blood pressure. This correlation indicates that we can improve blood pressure control by treating sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. People with sleep apnea are 3 times more likely to die prematurely.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Sleep Apnea Association<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many studies investigated the relationship between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">death<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicate that this sleep disorder can increase the risk of death. This is related to the fact that people suffering from sleep apnea have a greater risk of a heart attack or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Over 38,000 people die from cardiovascular problems caused by sleep apnea every year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Need Better Sleep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can easily prevent the whopping number of deaths related to sleep apnea by recognizing this sleep disorder in time and finding the right <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. People suffering from sleep apnea are 15 times more likely to be in a traffic accident.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ResMed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most commonly known <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that people with this sleep disorder have a terribly poor quality of sleep. Consequently, this makes them drowsy during the day and unable to focus. Therefore, they\u2019re more prone to work-related accidents and car accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. People with sleep apnea have a 6 times higher risk of dying in a car crash.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Disorders Guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the more terrible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea stats.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It derives from the fact that sleep apnea leads to sleepiness and a lack of concentration, affecting the ability to drive carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Costs Related to Sleep Apnea<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the direct and indirect costs related to this condition? Here, we will be looking at the financial consequences of sleep apnea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. The total annual economic cost of sleep apnea in the US is between $65 and $165 billion.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Price of Fatigue: The Surprising Economic Cost of Unmanaged Sleep Apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This figure is much higher than the cost incurred by asthma and cardiovascular diseases, which amounts to $20\u2013$80 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. Untreated OSA cases cost the US healthcare system about $3.4 billion a year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, it\u2019s of great importance to recognize sleep apnea and get adequate treatment. Moreover, we should study the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes of sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and work on its prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. Before being diagnosed, people with sleep apnea incurred about $100,000 more in healthcare costs per year.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ResMed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collected in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, identifying sleep apnea can have a myriad of benefits. Besides improving the health of people suffering from this chronic disease and preventing severe health complications, it can also greatly reduce medical expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sleep Apnea Causes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the contributing factors that can cause sleep apnea? In this section, we\u2019ll be focusing on what can cause this sleep condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>22. Losing weight by 10% reduces the severity of sleep apnea by 26%.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a well-known fact that obesity can lead to sleep apnea. In fact, excess weight is one of the most common causes of this sleep disorder. Because of this, patients are often advised to lose weight. In fact, in some extreme cases, bariatric surgery is also considered for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>23. More than 60% of OSA cases are associated with obesity.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMJ Journals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This piece of information from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obstructive sleep apnea stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirms that obesity is one of the major causes of sleep apnea. Overweight people with a BMI (body mass index) of 25 or higher are more likely to have sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>24. People with a large neck size are at greater risk of developing sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be more precise, men who have a neck circumference of 17&#8243; or more and women with a neck of 16&#8243; or more are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>25. Drinking alcohol increases the risk of sleep apnea by 25%.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statistics on sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirm that alcohol can cause this sleep disorder. In order to lower the risk of sleep apnea, we should consider reducing the amount of alcohol we consume.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>26. Smoking increases the risk of sleep apnea by 3 times.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Mayo Clinic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons smoking may cause OSA is because nicotine relaxes the upper airway muscles. Logically, people who smoke more heavily are more likely to have sleep apnea than light smokers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/computer-3343887_1920-e1582904313757.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/computer-3343887_1920-e1582904313757.jpg 770w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/computer-3343887_1920-e1582904313757-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/computer-3343887_1920-e1582904313757-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you know if you have sleep apnea and what do you do once you\u2019ve been diagnosed? This section will be about the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>27. 80% of people with moderate and severe OSA go undiagnosed.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Sleep Apnea Association<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s shocking that such a high number of cases aren\u2019t diagnosed since this sleep disorder can cause numerous cardiovascular problems, as well as type 2 diabetes. Moreover, people suffering from sleep apnea are at greater risk of causing traffic accidents because of daytime sleepiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>28. Only 8% of seniors with a high risk of sleep apnea did a <\/b><b>sleep apnea test<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wiley Online Library<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s well known that people aged 65 or older are at greater risk of developing this sleep disorder, many of them are never tested for it. Therefore, they usually aren\u2019t diagnosed with sleep apnea and don\u2019t get the right treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>29. Every year, there are 980 lives lost due to traffic accidents associated with sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ResMed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This would also reduce the annual costs incurred by car accidents by $11.1 billion, according to relevant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undiagnosed sleep apnea statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>30. Using a CPAP machine for 7 hours a night can reduce the risk of health complications related to sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Need Better Sleep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is one of the most common treatments of sleep apnea. It provides patients with a constant airflow and thus prevents the airway from closing. This can also be an effective way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/how-to-stop-snoring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stop snoring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as taking other measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>31. The use of a CPAP machine can lower the risk of participating in a traffic accident by 70%.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Sleep Medicine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea facts and statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found in this study, people with sleep apnea who use a CPAP machine for at least four hours a night significantly reduce the risk of taking part in a car accident. This indicates that CPAP therapy can effectively alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling a bit tired during the day may seem insignificant. However, sleep apnea can cause much more severe medical complications than drowsiness, some of which are even life-threatening. What\u2019s more, it can lead to a number of serious consequences on a larger scale. Untreated sleep apnea has a high economic impact and endangers public safety. Therefore, we hope that these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for 2022 will draw some attention to this growing health problem.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We collected the latest sleep apnea statistics to raise awareness about this common sleep disorder, which affects about 22 million people in the US.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4996,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/stats-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,20],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1835"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1835"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15806,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1835\/revisions\/15806"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}