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OSA Comorbidities and Impact on Health | Resmed Sleep Institute

Written by Resmed | Mar 26, 2025 1:57:50 PM

More than 80% of people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have two or more comorbidities,1   and people with OSA and any comorbidity have a mortality rate more than ten times greater than those without comorbidities.2   This makes the identification and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) about more than just a good night’s sleep—it’s also about helping the many comorbidities that are impacted by OSA. Doing this starts with understanding the relationship between OSA and different comorbidities.