National Sleep Foundation Research Reveals Nearly 1/3 of Americans Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea are Not Receiving Treatment
As part of the National Sleep Foundation's (NSF) mission to improve health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy, today NSF debuts results from the Understanding Sleep Apnea Survey. This new independent research and report, supported by Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., shares new insights into how Americans view the severity of sleep apnea and opportunities to increase diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. Nearly 4 in 10 adults (38%) are at an increased risk for sleep apnea. NSF independently conducted a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 US adults to identify the public's current understanding of and attitudes about sleep apnea symptoms, treatment options and preferences, and consequences of untreated sleep apnea. Key findings from the research revealed: Nearly 9 in 10 adults (88%) say sleep apnea is a serious medical […]
