1. Roughly 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea.
(American Sleep Apnea Association)
As US statistics on sleep apnea suggest, this sleep disorder has become one of the biggest health problems. In addition to lack of sleep, it can lead to many medical conditions. Therefore, if you experience symptoms of sleep apnea, it is very important to diagnose them correctly and receive appropriate treatment, so consult your doctor. These interesting infographics show that even some well-known people suffer from this sleep disorder.
2. Approximately 20% of adults experience at least mild symptoms of sleep apnea.
(NCBI)
In addition, 1 in 15 people present with moderate to severe symptoms of this sleep disorder.
- African Americans are at higher risk of sleep apnea than whites.
(Sleep Disorder Guide)
OSA is a type of sleep apnea in which the muscles of the throat relax and block the airways during sleep. In a sleep study conducted by the University of California, 17% of African Americans have OSA, but 8% of Caucasians do not, according to obstructive sleep apnea statistics.
4. According to sleep studies, only 0.9% of American adults suffer from central sleep apnea.
(NCBI)
Central sleep apnea is characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep because the muscles do not receive the correct signals from the brain. This is a less common type of sleep apnea. In contrast, OSA has the highest incidence of sleep apnea in the United States.
5. One in four middle-aged men suffers from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).
(ResMed)
Both men and women suffer from this sleep disorder. However, according to these data, men are at increased risk of experiencing symptoms, and only about 9% of middle-aged women have OSA.
Sleep Apnea Prevalence by Age
6. Twenty-six percent of people between the ages of 30 and 70 suffer from sleep apnea.
(American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
As you can see, this sleep disorder is very common among adults. But who is more likely to have sleep apnea? According to statistics, men over the age of 40 are at the greatest risk of developing this chronic disease.
7. 10-20% of snoring children have sleep apnea.
(National Sleep Foundation)
You don’t have to worry about your child snoring from time to time as this is not the only symptom of OSA. However, if you snore, cough, or breathe through your mouth while you sleep, it is advisable to consult your doctor. Appropriate and timely treatment can prevent serious health complications associated with this sleep disorder.
8. At least 2–3% of children suffer from sleep apnea.
(National Sleep Foundation, American Sleep Apnea Association)
This is an approximation as there are various techniques for monitoring the symptoms of sleep apnea in children. Some data show that 1% to 4% of children suffer from sleep apnea. Interestingly, this sleep disorder is especially common in children aged 2 to 8 years, as statistics on sleep apnea in children show.
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