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.
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