Sleep apnea more than quadruples risk of death, studies find

It's the first time the disorder, which affects as many as 12 million Americans, has been linked to higher mortality rates among apparently healthy people. Sleep apnea, brief disruptions of breathing during the night that affect as many as 12 million Americans, increases the risk of death four- to sixfold, according to two new studies released today.

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