Sleep apnea: 80% of cases undiagnosed despite proven risks
An Australian clinical trial reveals that 80% of people with sleep apnea are unaware of it.
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The fact
Participants underestimate their fatigue and overestimate their driving performance the next day.
This discrepancy increases the risk of accidents and cardiovascular complications.
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Why it matters
Le non-diagnostic expose les patients à des risques d'accidents de la route et de maladies cardiovasculaires, avec des coûts sanitaires et sociaux élevés. Un dépistage précoce pourrait réduire ces dangers.