The City Council Citation, along with materials being distributed in several locations around Philadelphia during Excessive Sleepiness Awareness Week, which runs June 5 through June 11, 2004. The T-shirt displayed is one that will be worn by the many volunteers distributing the information around the city. (Photo by Maggie Fortier)
Random Fact:
Interesting Apnea Statistics
~~ Apnea in the United States ~~
As of September 23, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (-0500), the U.S. population was 305,235,619. With new estimates
that about seven percent of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, that means
there are potentially 21,366,493 apneics in the U.S.
Apnea around the world ~~
As of September 23, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (-0500), the world population was 6,725,518,671. With new estimates
that about seven percent of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, that means
there are potentially 470,786,307 apneics in the world.
Awake In Philly is a community education group for individuals who have been
diagnosed with at least one of the recognized sleep disorders, as well as anyone
else impacted by those with sleep disorders. The information contained in this
site is intended to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to others contending
with the many challenges of sleep disorders. The goals of Awake In Philly are to support, educate, and inform those who feel the impact of sleep disorders,
as well as the general public, and is not intended to replace medical
advice, nor is any information to be misinterpreted as an attempt to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
If you have questions about any of the medical conditions mentioned on this website, especially if you suspect that you (or someone you know) has sleep apnea, please
contact a qualified medical professional immediately. Medical advice should only come from qualified, licensed, and trained healthcare professionals.
Citation: David F. Jackson.
“Citation.shtml”, located at . Awake In Philly Community Education Group. Last Modified on Sunday, 03-Jun-2007 11:22:50 EDT. (Page last visited: Saturday, 04-Jul-2009 22:44:21 EDT).
