{"id":317,"date":"2024-10-14T16:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepsolutionstopeka.com\/blog\/?p=317"},"modified":"2024-11-14T16:56:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:56:30","slug":"why-sleep-apnea-on-the-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepsolutionstopeka.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/14\/why-sleep-apnea-on-the-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Apnea Is on the Rise \u2014 Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the 1990s, it was estimated that around 0.6 million people in the U.S. had been diagnosed with sleep apnea<\/a>, while around 10 million showed sleep apnea symptoms but had not yet received an official diagnosis. More recent sleep apnea statistics can vary widely, but some believe that the number of victims exceeds 25 million<\/a>. Clearly, sleep apnea<\/a> is on the rise! What accounts for the increasing prevalence of this condition, and is there anything you can do to protect yourself? This blog post aims to provide some helpful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is Sleep Apnea on the Rise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many experts believe that rising rates of obesity are largely to blame for the increasing number of sleep apnea cases. Extra weight, particularly when it is around the neck and abdomen, places pressure on the airway and can contribute to disordered breathing during sleep. Often, this results in apneas (episodes wherein a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or longer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another potential reason behind increasing sleep apnea rates is simply increased awareness. More and more people are learning about sleep apnea and the serious consequences that can arise if it remains untreated. More physicians and dental professionals are also becoming more alert to potential signs and symptoms of sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea is nothing to take lightly. It is associated with a heightened risk of numerous health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, mood disorders, and more. You should certainly do all you can to protect yourself! Here are some practical steps that may help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n