Sleep Apnea Statistics

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

It's a serious medical disorder:

  • Habitual snoring may be a warning sign of this condition
  • Affects 2 percent of women and 4 percent men over 30
  • Occurs when the tongue and/ or uvula blocks the airway completely during sleep
  • OSA suffers waken briefly many times an hour to gasp for air
  • Can result in fatigue, irregular heartbeats, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure

Snoring - A very common problem

  • 45% of all adults snore occasionally
  • At least one quarter of all adults are habitual snorers
  • Age, weight, alcohol, smoking and sedative drugs can increase the problem

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