November 4, 2010

81 Percent of Hospital Patients at High Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Finds

ScienceDaily for November 1, 2010 reported on sleep apnea.

During obstructive sleep apnea, breathing pauses as often as 30 times an hour, causing poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness. About 5 percent of the general population is reported to have obstructive sleep apnea. The prevalence is likely higher due to increasing obesity.