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01.02.2008 | State of the Art Review

The Economic Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

verfasst von: Nayef AlGhanim, Vikram R. Comondore, John Fleetham, Carlo A. Marra, Najib T. Ayas

Erschienen in: Lung | Ausgabe 1/2008

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Abstract

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases healthcare utilization and is associated with reduced work performance and occupational injuries. The economic burden related to untreated OSA is substantial, accounting for billions of dollars per year. Furthermore, therapy of OSA is an extremely cost-efficient use of healthcare resources, comparing highly favorably with other commonly funded medical therapies. Governments, transportation agencies, industry, and insurance companies need to be better informed concerning the economic impact of untreated OSA and the benefits of therapy.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Economic Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
verfasst von
Nayef AlGhanim
Vikram R. Comondore
John Fleetham
Carlo A. Marra
Najib T. Ayas
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Lung / Ausgabe 1/2008
Print ISSN: 0341-2040
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1750
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00408-007-9055-5

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