Combating Sleep Disorders (Hardcover)

Approximately 70 million people in the United States are affected by a sleep problem. About 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, and an additional 20-30 million are affected by intermittent sleep-related problems. However, an overwhelming majority of sleep disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated. Some of the most common ones are insomnia, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, night terrors, sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, and narcolepsy. Long standing sleep disturbances can lead to non-productive lifestyles, poor work performance, weight gain, difficulty with concentration, and social avoidance. Some disorders, like sleep apnea, can lead to even more serious problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Therefore, there is an urgent need for this introduction to the subject of sleep disorders. Chapters include information on symptoms and problems that signal a possible sleep disorder, descriptions of sleep loss effects and their demographics, definitions of common sleep disorders, explanations of various medical and psychological tests for sleep disorder diagnosis, essential medical treatments, guided intervention to change thinking about sleep and related health habits, alternative interventions, follow-up and maintenance issues, and behavioral changes. Appendices include a list of accredited sleep laboratories and resources, suggested readings, and suggested exercises and activities.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	March 2008
Authors:	Kathleen J. Sexton-Radek Ph.D. • Gina Graci
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	152
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-98973-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > General Promotions
LSN:	0-275-98973-9
Barcode:	9780275989736

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