The Occurrence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing among Middle-Aged Adults

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Authors

Terry Young · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Mari Palta

Abstract

The prevalence of undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing is high among men and is much higher than previously suspected among women. Undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing is associated with daytime hypersomnolence.

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: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 328, Issue 17, pp. 1230-1235

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199304293281704

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