How many people are affected by sleep disorders?
The National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research estimates that over 40 million Americans are chronically ill with various sleep disorders, that 38,000 cardiovascular deaths occur annually as a direct result of sleep apnea, yet, “the vast majority of Americans with sleep disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated”.1 Researchers believe that 80-90% of patients with sleep apnea remain undiagnosed simply because their doctors do not suspect sleep disorders as the underlying cause of their problems. We work with doctors to identify patients whose symptoms suggest that they may need to be tested for a possible sleep disorder.
