High Risk Groups & Related Conditions

Research shows that sleep apnea is associated with many serious conditions. Left untreated, your sleep apnea can be a contributing risk factor to:

High blood pressure

83% of people who are on multiple medications for high blood pressure also have sleep apnea

50% of people with high blood pressure also have sleep apnea

Stroke

Almost 70% of people who have had a stroke have sleep apnea

Type 2 diabetes

58% of patients with type 2 Diabetes also have sleep apnea

Obesity

77% of people who are obese (Body Mass Index greater than 30) have obstructive sleep apnea

Motor vehicle accidents

A person with sleep apnea is 7 times more likely to have a motor vehicle accident.

Treating sleep apnea can reduce the risk of developing associated diseases.

Other risks associated with Sleep Apnea

People with untreated obstructive sleep apnea are;

  • More likely to have a heart attack
  • 7 times more likely to suffer a stroke
 
 
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