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vehicular & work accidents

Drowsy driving

People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome have high motor vehicle crash rates, based on crash records as well as self-report and poor performance on driving simulators.  Because traffic safety is under governmental regulation, there are legal implications for both private and commercial drivers if OSA is a significant cause of impaired driving. 

In addition, recent research shows that accidents and injuries in the workplace are increased when workers suffer from fatigue and sleepiness from obstructive sleep apnea.

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