What data are available from the Sleep Heart Health Study?
A. The Sleep Heart Health Study is a prospective cohort study of sleep disordered breathing and risk for cardiovascular diseases. The cohort was originally enrolled in the mid-1990s from existing epidemiological studies. At that time, 6,441 participants were studied at a number of different investigative sites across the country. The participants were invited to return for a second polysomnogram five years later. At both visits, information was collected on general health, sleepiness, and cardiovascular disease. For in-depth review of the information collected, please go to http://www.jhucct.com/shhsnew/details/studydoc.htm.
