Any demographic can suffer from sleep apnea. However, men suffer the most. And help is needed. Here’s why.
Here is the scoop:
– OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) impacts women two to three times LESS than men.
– Not every man who has sleep apnea is overweight or particularly unhealthy. Would you believe star athletes suffer from the conditions, such as Shaq, Frank Napoli, Reggie White, Percey Harvin, etc?
– Men are more likely to exhibit the “classic” symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea including persistent loud snoring, gasping in the middle of the night, and daily fatigue.
– Men’s body size create specific health issues more than women, i.e. such as neck size ( the average for men is >17”, as opposed to >16” in women).
– Hypoxia (or lack of oxygen) during sleep can lead to decreased testosterone level, low sperm count, and erectile dysfunction.
– Men show a higher apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)* than women.
The Explanation
Highly specific health conditions contribute to obstructive sleep apnea, which affects men at greater percentages. One example is heart disease, which causes 1 in 4 male deaths in the US (321,000 a year). Moreover, by the age of 45, men are more likely to experience high blood pressure. This condition is one of many that are contributing to or accompanying sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea affects men’s mental health as well. Depression and personal stress are unfortunately ignored when men are impacted. A growing realization is a lack of sleep takes a considerable psychological toll. Certain studies suggest that more than 40 percent of men with obstructive OSA had some depressive symptoms.
The Conclusions
Men of every age should take care of themselves and are encouraged to seek medical help when they think something is wrong. General practitioners should encourage the evaluation of ANYONE mentioning snoring or chronic fatigue and open the conversation about sleep health.
Questions?
Call 1.877.430.2727 for help.
Edited by Bill Bistak B Sc.,SEO/SEM Spc, CRT
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- AHI refers to the average number of breathing interruptions per hour.
