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Oct
20
2009

NTSB makes suggestions to U.S. Coast Guard for mariners to be tested for obstructive sleep apnea

The National Transportation Safety Board makes the following recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard:


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Oct
20
2009

NTSB suggests commercial drivers be tested for obstructive sleep apnea

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) makes the following recommendations to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):


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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.