Sleep disordered breathing strongly linked to increased risk of mortality

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Sleep disordered breathing strongly linked to increased risk of mortality

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A large study suggests that men with severe sleep apnea have twice the mortality risk of their counterparts without the disorder. However, experts say, this does not mean women are not at risk.

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Tags: Sleep Disorder, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Breathing, Disease and Condition, Men's Health, Women's Health

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