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New Research Shows Isle Of Wight Among Highest UK Rates Of Sleep Apnoea

The Isle of Wight has one of the highest rates of sleep apnoea in the UK according to research compiled by the British Lung Foundation.

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder associated with snoring and stopping breathing in your sleep.

As well as excessive daytime sleepiness, poor memory and concentration, people with OSA often develop mental health conditions such as depression and are at much higher risk of strokes and heart attacks.

The British Lung Foundation data is based on the prevalence of five consistently high risk factors: obesity, diabetes, hypertension, age and male sex.

The risk data is presented as part of a UK map:

 

The Island is in the highest risk bracket, and is the exception not only to Hampshire, but the majority of the UK.

Dr David Garley, Director of the Better Sleep Clinic, said:

"Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is a serious condition associated with snoring where the airway repeatedly closes during sleep, leading to extremely fragmented and poor quality sleep.

"Over months and years, individuals develop profound daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, heart disease and depression, however it can be very effectively treated."

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