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Sleep apnea found to be more common in young female athletes than expected
- On June 12, 2025, research shared during a major cardiology conference examined the prevalence of sleep apnea among 68 female college athletes from two U.S. universities.
- Researchers conducted the study because obstructive sleep apnea is known in male athletes but its prevalence and cardiovascular risk in female athletes remain largely unexplored.
- The study showed that higher lean mass and older age correlated with increased sleep apnea risk, and 36% of athletes reported poor sleep quality while 22% had recent trouble staying awake.
- Dr. Austin Rim, the lead researcher, noted that athletes in the study generally suffered from inadequate sleep, with over a third experiencing poor sleep quality and nearly a quarter struggling to stay awake during activities like eating or socializing within the past month, independent of sleep apnea.
- The findings suggest that improving sleep hygiene is a feasible health intervention, but larger multi-campus studies are needed to confirm results and assess if early apnea treatment lowers cardiovascular risks.
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Sleep apnea found to be more prevalent in young female athletes than expected
According to a new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Care of the Athletic Heart 2025 conference, sleep apnea may be more prevalent in younger female athletes than previously believed, especially among female athletes with higher levels of training. While obstructive sleep apnea has been observed in younger male athletes, the prevalence in female athletes and the association with cardiovascular risk is largely unknown.
Sleep apnea found to be more common in young female athletes than expected
According to a new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Care of the Athletic Heart 2025 conference, sleep apnea may be more prevalent in younger female athletes than previously believed, especially among female athletes with higher levels of training.
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