Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Mortality: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Authors

Naresh M. Punjabi · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Brian Caffo · Johns Hopkins University

James L. Goodwin · University of Arizona

Daniel J. Gottlieb · VA Boston Healthcare System

Anne B. Newman · University of Pittsburgh

George O'connor · Boston University

David M. Rapoport ·

Abstract

Sleep-disordered breathing is associated with all-cause mortality and specifically that due to coronary artery disease, particularly in men aged 40-70 y with severe sleep-disordered breathing. Please see later in the article for the Editors' Summary.

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: PLoS Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 8, pp. e1000132-e1000132

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000132

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