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[Sleep-disordered breathing in Japan: an overview]

Y Ohta1, Y Kawakami, T Takishima

  • 1Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tokai University, Isehara.

Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study estimates the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in the general population to be between 1.14-1.94%. It also reviews current diagnostic and treatment approaches for SDB patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Public Health
  • Sleep Medicine

Context:

  • Investigates the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and its risk factors in a large, presumably healthy population.
  • Examines current diagnostic criteria, patient numbers, and treatment effectiveness for SDB in major medical institutions.

Purpose:

  • To estimate the population prevalence of SDB using risk factor screening and polysomnography.
  • To evaluate the management strategies and treatment efficacies for patients diagnosed with SDB.

Summary:

  • A survey of 3,243 individuals revealed common SDB risk factors like habitual snoring (13-16%) and excessive daytime sleepiness (8-9%).
  • Polysomnography suggested an overall SDB prevalence of 1.14-1.94%.
  • Analysis of 2,751 registered SDB patients and 132 followed patients compared treatments including weight loss, medication, nasal CPAP, and UPPP, leading to proposed diagnostic and treatment criteria.

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Impact:

  • Provides crucial epidemiological data on SDB prevalence, informing public health initiatives.
  • Offers insights into the comparative effectiveness of various SDB treatments, guiding clinical practice.
  • Contributes to the development of standardized diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for sleep-disordered breathing.