Open AccessObstructive sleep apnoea and cardiovascular disease in the developing world
Author(s) -
Richard Raine
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
south african respiratory journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2304-0017
DOI - 10.7196/sarj.7739
Subject(s) - medicine , sleep (system call) , disease , cardiology , obstructive sleep apnea , pediatrics , computer science , operating system
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common condition, with studies from the USA suggesting that the prevalence is 4% in men and 2% in women.[1] The prevalence in other parts of the world is unknown but is likely to be similar.