sleep deprivation ↔ obstructive sleep apnea

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Obstructive sleep apnea is a direct cause of sleep deprivation due to sleep fragmentation [1], [2], while sleep deprivation can conversely increase the risk of developing or worsening obstructive sleep apnea [3], [4], [5].

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Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and Treatment sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation 2 facts

claimSleep deprivation can be caused by insufficient sleep due to work, school, or social activities, or by factors that contribute to broken sleep, such as noise or obstructive sleep apnea.

claimObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes sleep deprivation by inducing dozens of brief awakenings per hour, which fragments sleep and prevents a person from obtaining restorative deep sleep.

Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimSleep deprivation increases the risk of developing or worsening conditions including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, vascular disease, stroke, heart attack, depression, anxiety, and conditions involving psychosis.

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body - Healthline healthline.com Healthline 1 fact

claimObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a nighttime breathing disorder that interrupts sleep and lowers sleep quality, which can lead to sleep deprivation.

The Effect of Insomnia on Brain Health - American Brain Foundation americanbrainfoundation.org American Brain Foundation 1 fact

claimChronic insomnia and sleep deprivation increase the risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart failure, vascular disease, stroke, cognitive impairment, obstructive sleep apnea, Alzheimer’s disease, and mortality.