Reducing Motor-Vehicle Collisions, Costs, and Fatalities by Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

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Authors

Alex Sassani · University of California, San Diego

Larry J. Findley · California Center for Sleep Disorders

Meir H. Kryger · St. Boniface Hospital

Eric J. Goldlust · San Diego State University

Charles F. George · Western University

Terence M. Davidson

Abstract

Annually, a small but significant portion of motor-vehicle collisions, costs, and deaths are related to OSAS. With CPAP treatment, most of these collisions, costs, and deaths can be prevented. Treatment of OSAS benefits both the patient and the public.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: SLEEP

Volume 27, Issue 3, pp. 453-458

DOI: 10.1093/sleep/27.3.453

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