{"id":1869,"date":"2026-05-18T17:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/?p=1869"},"modified":"2026-05-19T01:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:13:03","slug":"why-sleep-apnea-is-rising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/18\/why-sleep-apnea-is-rising\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Sleep Apnea on the Rise?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sleep apnea<\/a> is already an all-too-common health issue, and researchers have reason to believe that it is only becoming more widespread. In fact, it\u2019s estimated that by the year 2050, around 77 million adults will be affected by the disorder. Are you concerned about the quality of your sleep? If so, it\u2019s important to be aware of the reasons why sleep apnea is on the rise and the steps that can be taken to address it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea is associated with pauses in your breathing that can occur multiple times in a single night while you\u2019re asleep. People with sleep apnea tend to feel excessively tired during the day, and they\u2019re also more likely to suffer from heart disease and other serious health issues. The underlying cause of sleep apnea can vary, but it\u2019s often a result of the airway becoming obstructed in some manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Contributing to the Rise of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the factors that are making sleep apnea more prevalent include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n