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                                                                About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health.
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                                        The science of sleep
                                                    Learn about sleep science and sleep disorders research supported by NHLBI.
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                                        Lung Health Basics: Sleep Fact Sheet
                                                    Learn definitions of basic terms related to lung health and sleep, definitions of sleep conditions, and treatments for sleep apnea.
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                                        Sleep deprivation and deficiency
                                                    Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs if you don't get enough sleep. Sleep deficiency is a broader concept. Learn more.
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                        The NHLBI offers many resources on sleep, including publications and videos, to help patients, their families, and health professionals. Some publications are also available in Spanish.
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                National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
                                        Located within the Division of Lung Diseases of the NHLBI, the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research was established in 1993 to foster the coordination of sleep and circadian research within NIH and other Federal agencies. Insufficient sleep and under-treatment of sleep disorders is a national health concern that causes a substantial economic burden to the U.S. economy each year due to accidents and lost productivity.
                                        
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                Participate in a Clinical Trial
                                        The NHLBI leads or sponsors many studies on sleep and sleep disorders, advancing our knowledge and treatment—and you can help. Learn more about open and enrolling NHLBI clinical trials and see if you or someone you know is eligible to participate in one of them.
                                        
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                                                                These videos feature patients talking about living with sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, and NHLBI researchers discussing their work to advance research and improve patients’ lives.
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              July 26, 2023|
						
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	NIH-funded study explains link to increased cardiovascular risks for people with obstructive sleep apnea
	

        
        Reduction in blood oxygen levels, largely attributed to blocked airways, emerges as a leading factor Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to...
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              Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board (SDRAB) Meeting - December 7, 2023
	

        
                						December 07, 2023

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                                    The Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board (SDRAB) convened virtually on Thursday, December 7, 2023. SDRAB is a Federal Advisory Committ...
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