Sleep Is Essential - Why We Need Better Sleep Health Education

Sleep is essential for our health, however many of us leave our sleep problems untreated leading to physical and mental health problems. According to the Centre for Disease Control, 34.1% of children, 74.6% of high school students, and 32.5% of adults fail to get sufficient sleep on a regular basis.

While awareness of the value of sleep has risen in the last decade, there is still significant need for greater sleep health education across government agencies, health care professionals, educators and employers. Better sleep health education will enable efficient diagnosis of common sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is urging sleep education be introduced for K-12 and college students, medical schools, workplaces as well as routine check-ups by clinicians during patient interactions.

Chronic insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, workplace accidents and motor vehicle crashes. If you or a loved one suffers from sleep problems, speak with your family doctor today.

The CPAP Clinic has a network of 40 clinics nationwide, and works in partnership with Centurion Healthcare, a Respiratory & Sleep Specialist clinic group to provide comprehensive sleep care including:

1. Respiratory & Sleep Specialist consultation – face-to-face and telehealth available
2. Sleep studies – in-lab, home and contactless sleep studies available.

Bulk billing available for specialist telehealth consultations as well as sleep studies. Medicare criteria apply. Call 1300 76 29 39 or email info@thecpapclinic.com.au for more information.