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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase the proportion of adults with sleep apnea symptoms who get evaluated by a health care provider — SH‑02

Status: Little or no detectable change

  
Little or no detectable change
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Most Recent Data:
34.2 percent (2017-20) *

Target:
36.7 percent 1  *

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
32.9 percent of adults aged 20 years and over with symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea sought medical evaluation in 2015-16 2 *

*  Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

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Increase the proportion of adults with symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea who seek medical evaluation

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Data Source:  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Many people in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea, which increases the risk of heart, brain, and metabolic problems. Untreated sleep apnea can also cause people to be very tired and fall asleep when they shouldn’t, like while driving. Efforts to raise awareness about sleep apnea can help people recognize symptoms, see a health care provider, and get the treatment they need.

Topics:  Sleep, Health Care, Respiratory Disease

Workgroup: Sleep Health Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.