Research shows that sleep apnea is associated with many serious conditions. Left untreated, your sleep apnea can be a contributing risk factor to:
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
Almost 70% of people who have had a stroke have sleep apnea
58% of patients with type 2 Diabetes also have sleep apnea
77% of people who are obese (Body Mass Index greater than 30) have obstructive sleep apnea
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.
People with untreated obstructive sleep apnea are;
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