Sleep Apnoea Linked To Depression in Men

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

depressed manA commuted based study of Australian men has revealed that severe obstructive sleep apnoea and excessive daytime sleepiness could result in an increased risk of depression.

According to the lead author, Carol Lang, PhD from the University of Adelaide, the study which used a large community based sample of men has confirmed a strong relationship between OSA and incidence of depression even after adjustment of other potential risk factors.

The conclusions from the study were that both OSA and daytime sleepiness were associated with onset of depression. It was also important that men suffering from depression are tested for OSA so that treatment is well planned.

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