Over 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a treatable condition that occurs mostly in middle-aged adults. Over 63 million American adults suffer from moderate to severe levels of sleepiness. One in every two adults have trouble sleeping at one time or another and 12 percent of Americans suffer from frequent insomnia. Numerous studies have concluded that the general public, policy makers and family physicians lack basic sleep knowledge which compromises the health and safety of all Americans. Half of the nation's business travelers suffer from insomnia and don't know how to combat the jet lag that affects their daytime performance.
Medical students receive virtually no instruction in basic sleep science during their training.
At the end of March, Dr. Michael Stevenson, Ph.D., will participate in National Sleep Awareness Week by giving talks at two locations For details, visit the North Valley Sleep Disorders Center web site. Dr. Stevenson is one of the most renown specialists in the field.