ArticlePloS one2021
Obstructive sleep apnea: A sharp increase in the prevalence of patients treated with nasal CPAP over the last decade in France.
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- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Versus Mandibular Advancement Devices Impact on Cardio-Metabolic Outcomes in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Journal of sleep research · 2026Pooled it
- A 10-year nationwide analysis of nocturnal device prescriptions for sleep apnea in France.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2026Article
- A decade of change in age, sex distribution, and comorbidities of obstructive sleep apnoea in Finland.European journal of public health · 2026Article
- Disparities in sleep medicine in Japan: association between CPAP prescriptions and the number of certified sleep medicine providers.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Article
- Treatment choice in mild to moderate sleep apnoea in the European Sleep Apnea Database.ERJ open research · 2025Article
- What radio waves tell us about sleep!Sleep · 2025Article
- Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment in a cohort of elderly adults with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2023Article
- Prevalence, treatment and determinants of obstructive sleep apnoea and its symptoms in a population-based French cohort.ERJ open research · 2023Article
- Effectiveness and Safety of Rivaroxaban Versus Warfarin among Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Concomitant Obstructive Sleep Apnea.TH open : companion journal to thrombosis and haemostasis · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a frequent condition. In the absence of treatment, OSA is associated with a higher risk of traffic accidents and a large variety of diseases. The objectives of this study were to describe the characteristics of patients treated for OSA in France and assess the time trends in treatment.
methodsThe French National Health Data System is an individual database with data on all healthcare reimbursements for the entire French population. Based on this database, we included all patients aged 20 years or over who were treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or mandibular advancement splint (MAS) between 2009 and 2018. Negative binomial models, adjusted for age, were used to assess time trends in treatment prevalence and incidence rates.
resultsIn 2017, 2.3% of French adults aged ≥20 years were treated with CPAP (men: 3.3%; women: 1.3%). The highest prevalence was observed in people aged 70-74 years (5.0%). From 2009 to 2018, the annual prevalence of CPAP increased 3-fold and the annual incidence 1.9-fold. During the same period, the rate of patients reimbursed for MAS (first prescription or renewal) was multiplied by 7.6. The proportion of patients treated with CPAP in 2017 who were no longer treated in the subsequent year was 6.9%. DISCUSSION: The sharp increase in the incidence of OSA treatment probably reflects a better recognition of the disease in France. However, the prevalence of OSA treatment remains lower than expected based on the international literature. Further studies are needed to identify the obstacles to an optimal management of individuals with OSA in France.
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