Researcher ORCID Identifier
0000-0002-6841-5152
Graduation Year
2021
Date of Submission
12-2021
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Government
Reader 1
Frederick Lynch
Abstract
This paper examines the public health impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on an individual and societal level. It explores the history, prevalence and demographic disparities, symptoms and concurrent factors, treatments including PAP machines and alternatives, and how insurance covers the condition as well as the assorted support groups. It examines the political environment including current and potential regulations. Persistent barriers in diagnosis and treatment including both awareness and resources investigated. Finally, short-term, intermediate, and long-term policy recommendations are made including public health awareness campaigns, licensing requirements, and physician education. Given the aging American population and the increase in obesity rates, it is imperative that this crisis be addressed.
Recommended Citation
Parise, Nicholas, "Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Unmet and Unique Public Health Crisis" (2021). CMC Senior Theses. 2830.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2830
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
