| Implications of OSA on Work and Work Disability Including Drivers. | |
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PMID: 23153612 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This article illustrates the impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the work force and emphasizes that there are public health risks and significant societal financial losses in untreated OSA. Specifics of OSA impact on individuals are discussed with regard to veterans, first responders, farmers, and pilots, specially focusing on commercial vehicle drivers. The pathophysiology of OSA and the consequence of impairment and disability due to OSA on work capacity are introduced. Federal guidelines for occupational-specific recommendations are presented. The health care provider's role in identifying and incorporating effective screening and treatment strategies for workers with sleep apnea is emphasized. |
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Ann Y Teng; Christine Won |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Clinics in chest medicine Volume: 33 ISSN: 1557-8216 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Chest Med. Publication Date: 2012 Dec |
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Created Date: 2012-11-16 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907612 Medline TA: Clin Chest Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 731-44 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Occupational Environmental Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, 135 College Street, 3rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06515, USA. Electronic address: ann.teng@yale.edu. |
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