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deformational plagiocephaly

Jan
10
2010

Baby’s sleep position is factor in ‘flat-headedness’

A baby’s sleep position is the best predictor of a misshapen skull condition known as deformational plagiocephaly, the development of flat spots on an infant’s head, according to recently published findings.

Analyzing the largest database to date available, with more than 20,000 children, researchers found the number of babies who developed flat-headedness has dramatically increased since 1992.


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Interesting Apnea Statistics
~~ Apnea in United States ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the U.S. population
was 306,340,710. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.

~~ Apnea around the world ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the world population
was 6,777,286,604. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 474,410,062 apneics in the world.