Racial and ethnic differences in the receipt of continuous positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Vivian Hsing-Chun WangYike LiDavid T KentJosé A PagánMilla ArabadjianJasmin DiversDonglan Zhang
Published in: Sleep medicine (2024)
The rates of CPAP treatment among OSA patients are not consistent across racial and ethnic groups. Unequal access to health services based on residence may contribute to these differences. Interventions that target disparities in OSA diagnosis, access to treatment, and barriers in insurance coverage could potentially help reduce racial and ethnic differences in OSA diagnosis and management.