Obstructive sleep apnea is a common breathing-related sleep disorder, with a growing prevalence due to the aging population and the rise of obesity.
In 2019, a study by Benjafield and colleagues in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine estimated that nearly 1 billion adults between the ages of 30 and 69 years are affected by mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Nearly half the cases are moderate to severe, for which treatment is recommended.
In 2021, Circulation published a statement from the American Heart Association that reported a prevalence of OSA (Read more...)