Sleepapnea.org is connecting the dots between sleep and your quality of life; #SLEEPtember2020 is a month-long campaign established to:
- show the connections between OSA and other comorbid health conditions
- raise awareness of the public health impact of sleep disorders
- highlight the necessity of patient-designed research
Up to
80%
Of Moderate & Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Cases Are Undiagnosed
Women Are
8
Times Less Likely To Be Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Up To
4%
of All Children Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Commonly Misdiagnosed As Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Up to
70
Million Americans suffer from sleep and wakefulness disorders, hindering daily functioning, adversely affecting health and longevity
Women Are
8
Times Less Likely To Be Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Up To
4%
of All Children Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Commonly Misdiagnosed As Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
#SLEEPtember2020 focus is on sleep apnea and major co-occuring conditions. Learn, share, watch and help all month long!
Sleepapnea.org is one of the recognized leaders in patient-designed research on the causes and effects of sleep apnea. We are building a community of patients, researchers and clinicians working together to:
continue Dr. Christian Guilleminault’s multi-disciplinary approach to care and a path to a cure for pediatrics
engage with our community to capture the patient’s experience and gather real world data
help define the role patients and patient-centered networks will play in informing evidence-based research designed to meet patient’s needs