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The Global Burden of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Giannicola Iannella1, Annalisa Pace1, Mario Giuseppe Bellizzi1
1Organi di Senso Department, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 14, 2025
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is globally prevalent, impacting health and socioeconomic factors. Increased awareness, screening, and integrated care are crucial for managing this widespread condition.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
- Global Health
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a significant global health issue with widespread prevalence.
- Despite advances, a substantial number of OSA cases remain undiagnosed or undertreated, leading to severe health and socioeconomic consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the global prevalence, health and socioeconomic impact, and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
- To highlight disparities in OSA prevalence, clarify its impacts, and propose strategies for improvement.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review examining global OSA prevalence, health/socioeconomic effects, and management approaches.
- Analysis focused on regional variations, diagnostic standards, and diverse population impacts.
Main Results:
- Untreated OSA poses significant public safety risks (accidents) and increases the likelihood of systemic health complications.
- Global disparities in OSA prevalence and management persist, with substantial undiagnosed and undertreated populations.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need for enhanced public awareness, universal screening, and integrated care strategies for OSA.
- Addressing OSA is critical to mitigate its considerable socioeconomic burden and improve global health outcomes.
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