May is Sleep Apnea Month in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed Resolution 315, which designates May 2008 as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month. John Wozniak (D) sponsored SR 315.

The resolution states the following:

"WHEREAS, Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, narcolepsy and other sleep disorders or do not get a sufficient amount of sleep; and

WHEREAS, Sleep apnea affects members of every socioeconomic class and age group, and the majority of sufferers remain undiagnosed and untreated; and

WHEREAS, The lack of quality sleep leads to fatigue and diminishes a person’s ability to stay alert, interfering with a person’s daily activities and causing numerous industrial, traffic and other accidents; and

WHEREAS, Research studies have linked sleep apnea with numerous acute and chronic health conditions, including depression, heart disease and obesity; and

WHEREAS, Public awareness of sleep apnea and local resources for diagnosis and treatment are necessary to address this growing problem; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of May 2008 as "Sleep Apnea Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania."

Direct your sleep apnea patients to www.sleepeducation.com for comprehensive information and resources on sleep apnea and CPAP therapy.