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100 million patients suffer from sleep apnea
Believing that prevalence continues to be greatly underestimated, things like this catch my eye even if no science is cited behind the claim in the press release.
How high do you think the prevalence rate is?
100 million patients suffer from sleep apnea over the holidays
by Vocus/PRWEB
MIAMI: The holiday season can be hard on one’s health, and people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) feel it the most. Overeating and drinking too much add to the sleepy side effects of the holiday season. What happens to the
80 million individuals dangerously living undiagnosed with OSA? It’s a scary
thought.
Full press release: http://www.dental-tribune.com/articles/content/id/3702/scope/news/r...
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Global Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices Market Projected to Reach US$5.8 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on the Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices markets. World market for sleep apnea diagnostic and therapeutic devices is forecast to touch US$5.8 billion by 2015. The market is at a nascent stage with huge potential for future growth owing to low diagnosis rates, growing awareness and changing global demographics.
Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices: A Global Strategic Business Report
San Jose, CA (Vocus) November 1, 2010
Sleep apnea is a relatively new market in the medical field with interest in the field gradually gathering momentum. Lack of awareness among both patients and physicians is the primary reason for low penetration of sleep apnea diagnosis as well as therapy. About 100 million people worldwide are suspected to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), of which more than 80% remain undiagnosed. The association of co-morbidities such as congestive heart failure, diabetes and hypertension with sleep apnea has resulted in growing awareness about the disease. Another factor abetting the robust growth in sleep apnea diagnosis as well as therapy market is the changing global demographics with the world population percentage under the age group 60 and above projected to rise to 21% in 2050 from an estimated 10% in 2009 as stated by the new market research report on Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices. Moreover, technology advancements such as improved mask design, bi-level devices, auto PAP devices, heated humidifiers, increased service support for CPAP users and reduction of mouth leak through a full-face mask, have enhanced patient compliance levels in recent years.
The US leads the global sleep apnea market and accounts for a major share of the global market. Favorable reimbursement changes and development in Home Sleep Testing are likely to provide further impetus to the market in the US. The region’s sleep apnea market continues to grow at a steady pace, despite the economic bottlenecks that adversely affected the performance of healthcare market in recent years. Therapeutic Devices dominate the overall sleep apnea market. By the year 2015, CPAP Devices market in the US is projected to cross US$1.0 billion. In Europe, around 20 million people are affected by long-term, chronic sleep disorders. In addition, around 10 million people experience intermittent sleeping trouble. Growth in patient population in Europe is supported by the increasing cases of obesity and ageing population. European market for Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices is projected to reach US$114 million by 2013.
The OSA industry is in a high flux position with the market witnessing continuous merger and acquisition activities over the years. Major players profiled in the study include CareFusion Corporation, DeVilbiss Healthcare, evo Medical Solutions, Inc., Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited, Embla Systems, Itamar Medical Ltd, Invacare Corporation, ResMed Inc, Respironics Inc, Teleflex Medical, and Weinmann.
The research report titled “Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of trends, market drivers, companies, products, and competition. Also included in the report are recent product developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activity. Product segments analyzed include Sleep Diagnostic Devices (Fixed PSG, Ambulatory PSG, Other Diagnostic Devices (Screening Devices)) and Sleep Therapeutic Devices (CPAP Devices, Auto PAP Devices, BiLevel PAP Devices, and Facial Interfaces (Masks and Humidifiers). The study presents trends and hard-to-find data and analytics for US, Japan, Europe and Rest of World markets.
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100 million out of a world population just under 7 billion is only 1.4% prevalence and is a very low estimate. We know prevalence rates are higher than this.
However, industry analysts deal in accessible markets, meaning in this case people who have access to treatment. So they undoubtedly do not consider the masses who live in poverty.
About 80% of the world population lives on less than $10 per day.
The prevalence rate of sleep apnea is very high.
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Permalink Reply by Chris H on
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Have you heard the latest News Flash From the north? Rumor has it SANTA has been mighty grumpy and short with the elves.He is always tired and can not remember where he parked his sleigh.All the cookies and eggnogggggg and his weight has balloned up so much the reindeer are quaking in their shoes.He wont go for a sleep study cause he has too much to do.Mrs Claws said he is snorring up a storm.Rudolph has been to the ent and has allergic rhinitus and is taking claritin and feeling much better.His red nose is healed so he has been fitted with a hallogen headlamp.Now if someone can convince SANTA to go for a sleep study ...he could use it........Ho H zzzzzzzzzz Wake up Santa !
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Now if I could just get Santa to drop me off an iPad so I could get this company's app, maybe I could verify that I still have OSA (not to mention CSA). The promo article states that insurance will pay for their test equipment - does that mean I can get the health insurance provider to pay for an iPad? WooHoo! sign me up! LOL!
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Unfortunately, the figure of 100 million sleep apnea sufferers is greatly inflated ... apparently as a company takes its product to market. While that figure might certainly apply to the number of Americans with sleep DISORDERS, it is grossly inaccurate as it pertains to APNEA.
Current, accepted figure of 18 million Americans with sleep apnea, and 15-16 million of them undiagnosed makes much more sense. I'm more than comfortable with these figures, which are from AASM.
Steve Gardner
Executive Director
The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Foundation
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j n k said:
It is possible for the same person to be diagnosed by one doc as OSA and to be declared non-OSA by another doc, with both docs reading the same
PSG.Please send me the name, address and phone number of that second doctor. I would like to quit wearing this damn CPAP mask every night.
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Steve Gardner said:Unfortunately, the figure of 100 million sleep apnea sufferers is greatly inflated ... apparently as a company takes its product to market. While that figure
might certainly apply to the number of Americans with sleep DISORDERS,
it is grossly inaccurate as it pertains to APNEA.Current, accepted figure of 18 million Americans with sleep apnea, and 15-16 million of them undiagnosed makes much more sense. I'm more than comfortable with these figures, which are from AASM.
Steve Gardner
Executive Director
The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Foundation
When I started using CPAP five years ago this month, the AASM was stating that 1 to 2% of men and 1% of women had sleep apnea. If they now state 18 million (6%), then they have increased their estimates four to six fold in five years. How much will they increase their estimates in the next five years?
BTW, I am familiar with the work your foundation does and wish you all the best.
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Interesting point, Rooster. And thanks for the kind words.
Steve
Rooster said:
Steve Gardner said:Unfortunately, the figure of 100 million sleep apnea sufferers is greatly inflated ... apparently as a company takes its product to market. While that figure
might certainly apply to the number of Americans with sleep DISORDERS,
it is grossly inaccurate as it pertains to APNEA.Current, accepted figure of 18 million Americans with sleep apnea, and 15-16 million of them undiagnosed makes much more sense. I'm more than comfortable with these figures, which are from AASM.
Steve Gardner
Executive Director
The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Foundation
When I started using CPAP five years ago this month, the AASM was stating that 1 to 2% of men and 1% of women had sleep apnea. If they now state 18 million (6%), then they have increased their estimates four to six fold in five years. How much will they increase their estimates in the next five years?
BTW, I am familiar with the work your foundation does and wish you all the best.
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Permalink Reply by Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN on
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How about the recent Chinese study in ten major cities revealing children with a 27% incidence of sleep apnea. It's obvious that the estimate of 2% in children here in the USA is likely way off the mark, especially with the obesity epidemic.
Your guess is as good as mine. I'm guessing a forth to a third of the US population has sleep apnea and that may prove to be a very conservative estimate.
Banyon said:100 million out of a world population just under 7 billion is only 1.4% prevalence and is a very low estimate. We know prevalence rates are higher than this.
However, industry analysts deal in accessible markets, meaning in this case people who have access to treatment. So they undoubtedly do not consider the masses who live in poverty.
About 80% of the world population lives on less than $10 per day.
The prevalence rate of sleep apnea is very high.
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"According to a 14-year study conducted by epidemiologists at the University of Wisconsin which evaluated 1522 healthy state workers averaging 50 years of age, as many as 365 (24%) were diagnosed with sleep apnea ...." http://www.totalhealthbreakthroughs.com/2009/02/dangers-of-sleep-ap...
Note that this is healthy workers average age 50. You would expect the rate to be even higher in older people and unhealthy people.
As a hypothetical exercise, apply the 24% incidence across the U.S. population and you have 74 million afflicted or "to be afflicted" as they age.
I am sticking by my estimate that more than half of the U.S. population either has sleep apnea or will develop it as they age.
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