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Article: Sleep Apnea Experts Available to Discuss Dangers of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Prevalence in Football Players.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- August 3, 2005
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WALTHAM, Mass. -- As another football season approaches, the tragic death of former defensive lineman Reggie White continues to linger in the public consciousness. Sadly, another sleep apnea-related tragedy has made headlines out of the Tennessee Titans training camp. It is important to note that approximately 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet as many as 90 percent of cases remain undiagnosed. Clinical research has established a strong link between OSA and leading causes of death including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart failure and fatal auto accidents as well as disruptive effects such as depression, irritability, ...