Sleep Facts

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Sleep Facts

Insomnia is the most commonly reported sleep problem, affecting more than 30 million Americans
Women are twice as likely as men to have difficulty falling and staying asleep
More than 70 million Americans suffer from disorders of sleep and wakefulness
Research suggests that adults require an average of 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night
Research suggests that children require an average of 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night
More than 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea
It is conservatively estimated that 10 million Americans with sleep apnea remain undiagnosed
The peak incidence of obstructive sleep apnea in children is between 2 to 5 years of age
A study conducted on 72,000 nurses reported that snoring alone increases the risk of developing high blood pressure
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 100,000 annual car crashes in America are attributed to sleep disorders
More than one-third of Americans have dozed off behind the wheel
Fatigue has been shown to mimic the effects of alcohol on driving; namely, both impair judgment, slow reaction times and decrease driver awareness
Narcolepsy affects as many as 200,000 Americans, and fewer than 50,000 are diagnosed
Eight to 12 percent of people with narcolepsy have a close relative with the disease
Narcolepsy affects men slightly more than women
Restless legs syndrome affects as many as 10 percent of Americans
Though restless legs syndrome can begin at an early age, it worsens with age
Pregnancy or hormonal changes can temporarily worsen restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking and night terrors are more prevalent among children

Good Sleep Hygiene Measures

Don’t go to bed unless you are sleepy
Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex
Get up at the same time every morning, even on weekends
Get a full night’s sleep on a regular basis
Avoid napping during the daytime
If you must nap during the daytime, limit yourself to a single nap of less than one hour,
no later than 3 pm
Avoid caffeine after lunchtime
Avoid the use of nicotine during the evening or nighttime
Don’t drink alcoholic beverages within three hours of bedtime
Don’t eat large meals within three hours of bedtime
Avoid strenuous exercise four to six hours before bedtime
Try to create a very comfortable bedroom environment
Minimize light, noise, and significant changes in temperature in the bedroom

Latest Market Research Data

OSA and HTN

30-40% of people with high blood pressure have sleep apnea
70-80% of people with resistant hypertension (on 3 medications or more) have sleep apnea
Between 50-75% of patients with acute stroke were found to have sleep apnea

OSA and AFib

People with severe sleep apnea are at four times increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AFib)
The risk of recurrent AFib in people with untreated sleep apnea is 82%, but in people with AFib and treated sleep apnea the risk of recurrent AFib drops by 50%

OSA and Diabetes

1 out of every 2 people with type 2 Diabetes has sleep apnea
People with sleep apnea are at much higher risk for obesity

OSA and ED

In a recent study, 40% of males with untreated sleep apnea have Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Sleep and Libido in Women

50% of American women complain of low libido, and a majority of these have sleep apnea

Sleep-related breathing disorders and ADHD in Kids

Research studies indicate that between 25-50% of children with ADHD have underlying sleep apnea

Sleep and Polynocturia

Sleep apnea is present in about 80% of cases of polynocturia in both men and women
Treatment of sleep apnea in people with polynocturia results in a substantial reduction in frequent awakenings to go the bathroom

Insomnia and Depression