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Recognize the Dangers of Sleep Apnea

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Get on the Road to Better Health

This presentation outlines the following:

  • The importance and benefits of sleep
  • Sleep deprivation and its consequences
  • The prevalence, symptoms, and treatments for major sleep problems/disorders
  • Tips for healthy sleep
  • Information on sleep apnea and commercial driving 
  • Where to obtain additional materials and information

Disclaimer

The materials contained on this page were developed under a contract with the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) and are being disseminated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the interest of information exchange. The FMCSA assumes no liability of the contents or use thereof.

The materials contained on this page do not establish FMCSA policies or regulations, nor do they imply an endorsement or partiality by FMCSA of any product, the NSF, or the conclusions and/or recommendations contained in the materials. Trademarks or manufacturers’ names may appear herein only because they are considered essential to the object of the materials.

Last updated: Wednesday, February 19, 2014