Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Saudi Pilots.

Faris AlhejailiAfnan Hafez Siraj Omar WaliRanya AlshumraniAhmed M AlzehairiMansour BalkhyourSeithikurippu R Pandi-Perumal

Published in: Nature and science of sleep (2021)

Sleep apnea is prevalent among the studied Saudi-based airline pilots and first officers. Screening for workers of this high-risk occupation needs to be considered. Fatigue, depression, and insomnia can be secondary consequences of sleep apnea and should be assessed and treated early.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
obstructive sleep apnea
sleep quality
positive airway pressure
saudi arabia
depressive symptoms
risk factors
physical activity
newly diagnosed
solid state