Physicians Report Sleep Apnea Infrequently in Older and Older Vulnerable Adults.

Andrew M NamenDaniel J ForestKaren E HuangSteven R FeldmanWilliam R HazzardStephen P PetersEdward F Haponik

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2017)

In two nationwide surveys, SA reporting by physicians in elderly adults was 16 as greater in 2001 as in 1993, although reporting of SA remains infrequent (<1% of visits) even in vulnerable populations.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
community dwelling
middle aged
primary care
adverse drug
physical activity
positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
cross sectional
emergency department
genetic diversity