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Sleep Apnea Cases Soar: 30 Million by Century's End

7/2/2025

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Sleep apnea diagnoses in the U.S. may soar to 30 million by the century's end, with a staggering 80% of those affected unaware of their condition. Alarmingly, rising temperatures are linked to a 45% spike in cases, underscoring the urgent need for awareness, diagnosis, and treatment to combat this growing health crisis.

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Story summary

Sleep apnea diagnoses in the U.S. may soar to 30 million by the century's end, with a staggering 80% of those affected unaware of their condition. Alarmingly, rising temperatures are linked to a 45% spike in cases, underscoring the urgent need for awareness, diagnosis, and treatment to combat this growing health crisis.