Study Finds Racial-Ethnic Differences in Sleep Health
"It’s not just identification of the problem, but also that there are some pre-existing solutions," says one of the authors.
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APSS Names Inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award
The award presentation occurred Thursday, June 10, during the plenary session of Virtual SLEEP 2021.
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Low Respiratory Arousal Threshold in African Americans with OSA Offers Clues to CPAP Nonadherence
New data shows that over 60% of African American patients evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea have a low respiratory arousal threshold, compared to 30% to 50% in other populations.
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How Sleep Helps Teens Deal with Social Stress
Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations.
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Severe Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Blood Glucose Levels in African-Americans
African Americans with severe sleep apnea and other adverse sleep patterns are much more likely to have high blood glucose levels than those without these patterns.
Read MoreEthnic Differences for OSA
Denise M. O’Driscoll, PhD, and colleagues suspected OSA traits could differ between ethnicities as well, possibly posing challenges in diagnosis and treatment, reports Physician’s Weekly.For a study published...
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We Know Losing Weight Lessens Sleep Apnea Severity. This New Study Helps Explain Why.
Researchers have discovered that improvements in OSA symptoms appear to be linked to the reduction of fat in one unexpected body part.
Read MoreSleep Center in Rockville Says Help Is Available for African Americans Suffering from Sleep Apnea
For African-Americans, sleep specialist Asefa Jejaw Mekonnen says the potential to develop sleep apnea is particularly high, reports the Montgomery County Sentinel.“Lack of information and lack of access to...
Read MoreNearly One-Third of Americans Sleep Fewer Than Six Hours Per Night
The number of Americans sleeping six hours or fewer each night is on the rise, reports the Smithsonian. According to a new survey of nearly 400,000 individuals’ sleep patterns, 32.9 percent of respondents self-reported a poverty...
Read MoreAmericans Are Sleeping Less Than They Were 13 Years Ago
Light-emitting devices and high stress levels could be contributing to sleep deficits among Americans, especially minorities, reports Science News. Nearly one-third of American adults sleep less than six hours each night, a...
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Moderate or Severe Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk of Hard-to-Treat Hypertension in African-Americans
African-Americans with moderate or severe sleep apnea are twice as likely to have hard-to-control...
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Sleeping Too Much or Too Little May Affect Stroke Risk Differently Based on Race
How many hours people sleep at night may affect their risk of stroke differently based on race,...
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Sleepiness Common Among Black Women, May Be Linked to High Blood Pressure
Poor sleep habits may be related to low levels of physical activity, high blood pressure, and...
Read MoreDespite Bedsharing, Indian-Americans Have Fewer Sudden Infant Deaths
Indian-Americans have the highest percentage of sleeping with their babies among ethnic groups in New Jersey but the lowest rate of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), a Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences study shows....
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Sleep Apnea Prevalent, Undiagnosed in African-American Community
A new study by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital determined the prevalence of...
Read MoreSleep Disturbances More Common for Immigrants than Non-immigrants
Preliminary data from a recent study show high levels of emotional distress could be causing immigrants to have more sleep disorder symptoms than non-immigrants. Migration can be a stressful experience and may lead to poor...
Read MoreStudy Finds Connection Between Race and Sleep
It’s likely that, over the course of their lifetimes, white students have slept hundreds of hours more than black students, reports The Washington Post. According to a forthcoming paper by Tiffany Yip, a psychology professor at...
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