Sleep Apnea Education Week
April 18-26, 2025
An annual social media campaign initiated and hosted by ASAP
This is an annual educational and awareness program initiated and hosted by ASAP since 2024. The week kicks off on April 18 and concludes on April 26, the anniversary of the Alliance of Sleep Apnea’s founding as a nonprofit—and the date we consider ASAP’s “birthday."
What is Sleep Apnea Education Week?
What is the purpose of the Sleep Apnea Education Week?
The campaign's mission is to help the general public, healthcare providers, policymakers, and those who have sleep apnea symptoms learn more about sleep apnea, its treatment, and its impact on individuals and the wider economy. Our ultimate goal is to bring a national focus to support individuals and their families to access care they need for their best possible health.
Why is Sleep Apnea a National Priority?
54 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Many still remain undiagnosed and untreated. In fact estimated 80% living with OSA symptoms remain undiagnosed. Individuals with sleep apnea are at higher risk for type-2 diabetes, obesity, cognitive decline and heart disease. In the U.S., undiagnosed OSA and its related conditions were estimated to cost almost $150 billion a year through medical treatment, lost productivity, and accidents. Treating OSA can save an estimated 67% of these costs per capita. Treatment costs ~$1,190 on average annually, compared to a single emergency room visit at ~$1,200. The economic and societal costs are enormous making it necessary to bring a national focus on ensuring people living with sleep apnea are diagnosed and treated to ensure their optimal health.
We gratefully acknowledge ResMed Foundation for their generous grant support for this program.
We thank our alliance partners and sponsors for their support of this program.
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Sources:
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Frost & Sullivan. Hidden Health Crisis Costing America Billions. Underdiagnosing and Undertreating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Draining Healthcare System. American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 2016
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea National Indicator Report, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, April 2023
Sponsorship opportunities
Entities who wish to sponsor this educational event in 2026 should email us at apneapartners@gmail.com
Corporate partnerships will be disclosed on ASAP's website and social media channels, following the receipt of contributions, with an annual review to follow.