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Sleep Apnea: A Surprising Cause of Trucking Accidents

February 23, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — drmarks @ 7:37 pm
Inside shot of man in plaid smiling while driving a truck

There are over 80 sleeping disorders, and one of the most common is sleep apnea. This disease affects millions of Americans, but what’s worse is that it’s estimated that over 80% of cases are still left untreated. Unfortunately, many people don’t know that they’re affected by this problem because it occurs during sleep. There are various risks that come with sleep apnea, but commercial truck drivers’ lives are in danger when they get behind the wheel without a good night’s rest. Keep reading to learn more about sleep apnea in State College and why it’s especially dangerous for truck drivers.

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