Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Warns of Growing Burden of Sleep Disorders
According to Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, nearly 45-50 lakh people across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai may be living with sleep-disordered breathing, with 80-90% of cases going undiagnosed due to symptoms such as loud snoring and excessive daytime fatigue being dismissed as normal.
Experts Warn of the Growing Burden of Sleep Disorders
Specialists from Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai highlighted the urgent need for greater public awareness and timely intervention, noting that the problem is particularly prevalent among working professionals in corporates, where long working hours, irregular sleep schedules, stress, and sedentary lifestyles have significantly increased the risk of sleep disorders.
Nearly one in five middle-aged working men and women are estimated to be at high risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), a condition that can increase the risk of resistant hypertension, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and sudden cardiac events if left untreated.
The Importance of Recognising Warning Signs
Medical experts cautioned that untreated sleep apnoea can increase the risk of major cardiovascular complications by two to three times, making early diagnosis critical. However, awareness remains low, and access to specialised sleep services is limited.
Market Impact and Details
- Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai has recently launched a dedicated Sleep Disorders Clinic, offering comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide spectrum of sleep disorders.
- The multidisciplinary clinic brings together pulmonologists, neurologists, ENT specialists, psychiatrists, and sleep technologists to provide integrated diagnosis, sleep studies, personalised treatment plans, and long-term follow-up.
- The clinic aims to increase awareness and encourage people to recognise the warning signs of sleep disorders, such as loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and uncontrolled hypertension.
Key Takeaways
- Nearly 45-50 lakh people across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai may be living with sleep-disordered breathing, with 80-90% of cases going undiagnosed.
- Untreated sleep apnoea can increase the risk of major cardiovascular complications by two to three times.
- Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai has launched a dedicated Sleep Disorders Clinic to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide spectrum of sleep disorders.
FAQs
What are the warning signs of sleep disorders?
Loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and uncontrolled hypertension are all potential warning signs of sleep disorders.
How can I get diagnosed and treated for sleep disorders?
Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai offers a dedicated Sleep Disorders Clinic, which provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide spectrum of sleep disorders.
Why is it essential to address sleep disorders?
Untreated sleep disorders can increase the risk of major cardiovascular complications, making early diagnosis and treatment critical.
Conclusion
Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai hopes the initiative will encourage more people to recognise the warning signs of sleep disorders and seek timely medical care, helping address one of the region’s most under-recognised health challenges.
As Mr. Arunesh Punetha, Regional CEO – Western Region, Apollo Hospitals, noted, “Sleep is not a luxury, it is a pillar of good health. Just as people routinely monitor their blood pressure or blood sugar, they should also pay attention to the quality of their sleep.”
