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    • Military Health

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    • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes fatigue and cognitive impairment, posing risks to aviator performance and flight safety.
    • Long-term health consequences of OSA can impact an aviator's career and operational effectiveness.
    • Understanding OSA prevalence and associated conditions in aviators is vital for aeromedical safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of OSA in U.S. Army aviators.
    • To identify common comorbid conditions associated with OSA in this population.
    • To analyze the aeromedical dispositions for aviators diagnosed with OSA.

    Main Methods:

    • Data extracted from the U.S. Army Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office (AERO) database (June 2005-June 2015).
    • Cases identified using ICD-9 code 327.23 for OSA.
    • Prevalence rates calculated against the total aviator population within the database.

    Main Results:

    • A point prevalence of 2.69% for OSA was found among 24,568 aviators, with 663 unique instances.
    • The most common comorbidities included hypertension, lumbago, and PTSD.
    • The mean age of presentation was 42.62 years, with a mean BMI of 28.69.

    Conclusions:

    • OSA is not uncommon in aviators, though its prevalence is lower than in the general population.
    • Effective management and aeromedical disposition are essential to maintain aviator health and flight safety.
    • Proactive health promotion and surveillance are recommended to mitigate OSA's impact on aviator numbers and operational readiness.