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MCC Daily Tribune

Sleep Apnea Awareness Day

Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is observed annually in Australia on May 5. This holiday, as its name reveals, is centered on creating awareness about sleep apnoea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects a person’s breathing during sleep. This disorder was discovered fairly recently and is not well-known to many people. Many people suffering from sleep apnoea may not be aware that the condition exists. Therefore, Sleep Apnea Awareness Day helps to create widespread awareness and provide useful information to people.

HOW TO OBSERVE SLEEP APNEA AWARENESS DAY

  1. Educate others
    On this day, spread awareness about sleep apnea by sharing your knowledge with someone around you. Tell them a little of what you know about the disorder and maybe they have some related experiences to share with you too.

  2. Donate
    Donate to a sleep apnea awareness campaign and join others in fighting the good fight. Your donations will make a positive impact on their efforts.

  3. Use the hashtag
    We need to get this information to a wider audience. Share a post about sleep apnea on social media and use the hashtag #sleepapneaawareness.

5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SLEEP

  1. Older people dream differently
    Research proves that in comparison to young people, older people dream in black and white more often.

  2. Deaf people sign in their sleep
    Deaf people often use sign language in their sleep.

  3. Hypnic jerks are normal
    Involuntary muscle twitching is normal when falling and is referred to as ‘hypnic jerks.’

  4. Sleep is vital
    According to research, sleep is very important as a person is more likely to die from sleep deprivation than from food deprivation.

  5. Humans sleep a whole lot
    The average human spends about one-third of his/her life sleeping.

WHY SLEEP APNEA AWARENESS DAY IS IMPORTANT

  1. Awareness is spread
    Sleep Apnea Awareness Day provides useful information about a disorder that is rarely discussed. This may be because few people are even aware it exists. Thanks to this holiday, more people will continue to be knowledgeable.

  2. Lives could be improved
    Ignorance about a disorder often produces negative consequences. People cannot receive treatment until they realize that a problem exists. Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is important for preventing one’s health from deteriorating.

  3. Awareness destroys misconceptions
    Having the right information about this illness helps to tear down fallacies leading to wrong diagnoses and treatment methods. Creating awareness is essential in providing people with correct, scientifically-proven information.

Sleep Apnea Awareness Day - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
05/05/2023