SLEEP APNEA CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER HEALTH RISKS
SIDE EFFECTS OF SLEEP APNEA
Research shows that Sleep Apnea is associated with many serious medical conditions. Left untreated, it can be a contributing risk factor for a wide range of health risks.
IF YOU HAVE SLEEP APNEA THE FOLLOWING RISKS INCREASE:
STROKE (BLOOD CLOTS IN THE BRAIN)
People with Sleep Apnea are 3 times more likely to suffer a stroke. Almost 70% of people who have had a stroke have Sleep Apnea.1
OBESITY
77% of people who are obese (Body Mass Index greater than 30) may have Sleep Apnea.6
HEART ATTACK
People with Sleep Apnea may have an increased risk of suffering a heart attack.2
DEPRESSION
Sleep Apnea doubles the risk of developing depression.7
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
50% of people with high blood pressure also may have Sleep Apnea and Sleep Apnea is a common cause of high blood pressure.3 Patients on multiple medications to manage their blood pressure have an 83% chance of having Sleep Apnea.4
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
People with Sleep Apnea are 7 times more likely to have a motor vehicle accident.8
TYPE 2 DIABETES
58% of patients with Type 2 Diabetes may have Sleep Apnea.5
JOB IMPAIRMENT
People with Sleep Apnea are 3 times more likely to suffer a work-related injury or fatalities.9
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