Sleep Disorder: 10 crore people in India suffer from insomnia, these are the symptoms
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New delhi date. 12 October 2023, Thursday
Lack of sleep can lead to many health related problems. 10 crore people in India have a sleep disorder. This has been revealed in a research of AIIMS New Delhi.
According to a research, 10 crore people in the country are suffering from Sleep Apnea disorder. About 11 percent of the adult population in the country has this problem.
In this data compiled from six studies over the past two decades, AIIMS found that obstructive sleep apnea disease is more common in men than women. It also affects their work. Due to which the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease is also increasing.
AIIMS has compiled this data by carrying out 6 researches over the last two decades. Research shows that cases of obstructive sleep apnea are more common in men. Due to this I do not sleep well at night. Due to which the day-to-day operations are also affected. OCA also increases the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. The research is published in the Journal of Sleep Medicine.
What AIIMS Delhi report says
This research was done by Professor Dr. in the Pulmonology Department of AIIMS New Delhi. Done by Anant Mohan. According to research, 10 crore people in India are suffering from sleep problems. 50 million of them have severe symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Obesity is increasing in men and women due to this disease. In severe cases the problem may worsen. OSA causes late night snoring and sleep deprivation. Due to this, a person feels sleepy during the day and work is affected. This can also be harmful to mental health. Due to which there is a risk of stroke, high blood pressure and metabolic disease.
Who is at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea?
The elderly are at greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Other parts of the body are also affected due to lack of sleep. Apart from the elderly, this disease can also affect obese people. So consult a doctor immediately.
Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea
1. Loud snoring at night
2. Difficulty breathing during sleep
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