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How Common is Sleep Apnea?
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According to the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project, at least 25 million adults in the United States are affected by sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea affects about 25% of men and almost 10% of women. Sleep apnea can affect people of all ages. This includes babies and children and particularly people over the age of 50 as well as those who are overweight.