The economic impact of obstructive sleep apnea.
(2008)
Journal - Lung (United States )
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.
| ISSN : | 0341-2040 |
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| Mesh Heading : | Accidents, Occupational Attitude to Health Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Cost of Illness Cost-Benefit Analysis Efficiency Health Services Health Services Accessibility Humans Professional Competence Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Treatment Outcome Work Schedule Tolerance economics utilization economics economics |
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| Mesh Heading Relevant : | Health Care Costs Health Care Rationing Health Expenditures economics economics economics therapy |
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