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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Sleep medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widespread health issue with significant but poorly understood occupational implications.
  • The specific burden of OSA across different professions requires detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and quantify the occupational associations with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • To assess the prevalence and risk factors of OSA in specific occupational groups.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was conducted, focusing on commercial drivers and workers exposed to organic solvents.
  • Meta-analyses were performed to determine OSA prevalence in drivers and the risk associated with solvent exposure.

Main Results:

  • The pooled prevalence of OSA (apnea-hypopnea index > 5) among commercial drivers was 41% (95% CI 26%–56%).
  • A meta-analysis indicated a non-statistically significant increased risk of OSA associated with solvent exposure (summary RR, 2.38; 95% CI 0.89–6.32).
  • Associations between OSA and other occupational factors were inconsistent.

Conclusions:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in the commercial driving population.
  • Occupations involving potential exposure to organic solvents may be linked to an increased risk of OSA.