Obstructive Sleep Apnea Disparity among Truck Drivers: Danger on American Roads
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder, can cause perilous levels of fatigue that impact commercial drivers who operate vehicles such as tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses. In this study, we explored this population for its awareness of obstructive sleep apnea, the risk factors,...
Main Authors: | Felicia N. Green, Ivette A. López, Mary Simmons |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of North Florida
2018-08-01
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Series: | Florida Public Health Review |
Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1221&context=fphr |
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