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The common sleep condition that raises your risk of stroke and costs workplaces billions (opens original article in a new tab)

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Research shows obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) imposes significant financial costs on businesses and increases health risks, prompting calls for workplace screening and treatment.

  • New research highlights that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) costs companies billions annually in lost productivity
  • Experts recommend workplace screening for OSA due to its financial and health impacts
  • Untreated OSA increases risks of strokes, heart attacks, diabetes, and neurocognitive decline
  • CPAP therapy and lifestyle changes are common treatments for OSA

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