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It Pays to Treat Sleep Apnea.

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Author(s): Laws, Jerry
Source:
Occupational Health & Safety. Sep2008, Vol. 77 Issue 9, p4-4. 1/3p.

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  SLEEP apnea syndromes; TRUCK drivers; ACCIDENT prevention; MEDICAL care costs; TRAFFIC accidents; ACCIDENTAL falls; MEDICAL research
- Abstract:
  The article discusses the advantages in treating sleep apnea among commercial truck drivers. Commercial truck drivers treated with sleep apnea reduces their health care costs, preventable accident rate, and turnover. Studies also showed that there are compelling reasons for trucking companies to address sleep apnea. Based on the findings on one of the studies, falls and motor vehicle crashes were 5.1 times higher in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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