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  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 12% of US adults, necessitating increased public awareness.
  • Undiagnosed and untreated OSA leads to significant negative health consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update on the progress of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's "Count on Sleep" project.
  • To detail strategies implemented to raise public and professional awareness of OSA.

Main Methods:

  • The project involved four workgroups: Public Awareness and Communications, Provider Education, Tool Development and Surveillance, and Strategic Planning.
  • Initiatives included community listening sessions, developing primary care provider resources, and creating a population-wide OSA risk survey.

Main Results:

  • Substantial progress was made in the first two years of the project.
  • Key achievements include engaging affected communities and creating accessible educational materials for healthcare providers.

Conclusions:

  • The project has significantly advanced OSA awareness efforts in US communities.
  • The third year will focus on disseminating campaign materials and resources to the public, healthcare professionals, and public health officials.