Excessive sleepiness

Sleepiness is a commonly experienced symptom affecting up to one-fifth of the population chronically. Sleepiness contributes to systemic health effects, and has been shown to contribute to mood disorders and cardiovascular risks. Sleepiness also presents a significant public health risk: it has been...

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Published inClinics in chest medicine Vol. 31; no. 2; p. 341
Main Author Tsai, Sheila C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2010
Subjects
Affect
Algorithms
Chronotherapy
Disorders of Excessive Somnolence - etiology
Disorders of Excessive Somnolence - physiopathology
Disorders of Excessive Somnolence - psychology
Humans
Polysomnography
Public Health
Sleep - drug effects
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm - physiopathology
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm - therapy
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Summary:Sleepiness is a commonly experienced symptom affecting up to one-fifth of the population chronically. Sleepiness contributes to systemic health effects, and has been shown to contribute to mood disorders and cardiovascular risks. Sleepiness also presents a significant public health risk: it has been associated with major catastrophes, motor vehicle accidents, and medical errors by health care workers. This article reviews the implications of sleepiness on public health, the evaluation of sleepiness, disorders that result in sleepiness, and the management of these disorders.
ISSN:1557-8216
DOI:10.1016/j.ccm.2010.02.007