Sleep Apnea Is on the Rise — Why?

In the 1990s, it was estimated that around 0.6 million people in the U.S. had been diagnosed with sleep apnea, while around 10 million showed sleep apnea symptoms but had not yet received an official diagnosis. More recent sleep apnea statistics can vary widely, but some believe that the number of victims exceeds 25 million. Clearly, sleep apnea is on the rise! What accounts for the increasing prevalence of this condition, and is there anything you can do to protect yourself? This blog post aims to provide some helpful information.