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Article: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Afflicts 12 Million Men & 6 Million Women; B-Roll (with Animation) and Experts Available.
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- November 15, 2006
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Re: Rosie O'Donnell and obstructive sleep apnea
Available: Renowned Experts and b-roll with animation
WALTHAM, Mass. -- On today's edition of The View, Rosie O'Donnell disclosed her struggle with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shedding new light on a life-threatening condition that is commonly misperceived as a simple nuisance. According to the National Sleep Foundation, of the 18 million Americans that suffer from OSA, 6 million are women, and up to 90 percent remain undiagnosed. Clinical research has established a strong link between obstructive sleep apnea and leading causes of death - including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart ...