Many people including drivers have OSA and don’t realise it. Obstructive Sleep apnoea is more common in men aged 30 - 65 years, though it can occur in all age groups. It affects an estimated 4% of males and 2% of females in the UK, although it is thought to be considerably higher in specific groups and occupations were the consequences can be fatal or lead to serious injury if left undiagnosed and treated.

Respironics - SASA are currently screening freight company drivers to determine the prevelance amongst professional drivers witin companies. A number of the largest UK freight companies have commisioned these studies. If you would like more information or details on how to take part in the screening programme, to reduce your corporate risk - click here>

• 34% of drivers who drove more than 20,000 miles a year admitted they had fallen asleep at the wheel during the previous 12 months.
• ‘Sleepy driving has statistically been proven to be as dangerous as drunk driving’ where sleepy drivers are two to seven times more likely to be involved in motor vehicle accidents than non-sleepy ones.
• Another study indicates up to 20% of accidents on British roads are caused by sleepiness.
• 19-27% of patients with OSA had a motor vehicle accident due to falling asleep at the wheel.

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