TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - The economic impact of obstructive sleep apnea
JO  - Lung
A1  - AlGhanim, Nayef
A1  - Comondore, Vikram R.
A1  - Fleetham, John
A1  - Marra, Carlo A.
A1  - Ayas, Najib T.
SP  - 7
EP  - 12
VL  - 186
IS  - 1
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0341-2040
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00408-007-9055-5
ID  - ref1
ER  -