Sleep Apnea May Result in More Sick Days
For many years Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - a serious condition which can be a cause of snoring - was little known outside the medical world. However its profile may well be set to rise following suggestions that it might harm something far more precious to our society than mere health: company profits.
New research from the University of Bergen, Norway, has found that workers with sleep apnea take more time off work. Over a four year study, workers with symptoms of OSA were far more likely than others to take more than eight weeks of sick leave. They were also more likely to go onto permanent work disability. These correlations remain after adjusting for factors such as lifestyle and other medical conditions.
Of all the OSA symptoms studied the one most commonly associated with time off sick was daytime sleepiness.
If you suspect that you suffer from sleep apnea then you should consult your doctor.
New research from the University of Bergen, Norway, has found that workers with sleep apnea take more time off work. Over a four year study, workers with symptoms of OSA were far more likely than others to take more than eight weeks of sick leave. They were also more likely to go onto permanent work disability. These correlations remain after adjusting for factors such as lifestyle and other medical conditions.
Of all the OSA symptoms studied the one most commonly associated with time off sick was daytime sleepiness.
If you suspect that you suffer from sleep apnea then you should consult your doctor.
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