Sleep Disorders
 Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are common in our society, and are most frequently defined and observed as snoring and sleep apnea Other, related SRBD conditions may appear as well. Currently, it is estimated that 44 percent of males and 28 percent of females are habitual snorers. It has been estimated that by the age of 40, 40 percent of all males and 20 percent of all females snore and by age 60, 60 percent of all males and 40 percent of all females snore. In addition, it is estimated that 24 percent of men and 9 percent of females meet the minimum criteria for a diagnosis of sleep apnea and also have daytime hypersomnolence. Dement, one of the creators of the Epworth sleepiness core questionnaire, tells us that up to 40 percent of the population has apnea on any given night, and Terry Young in a recent epidemiological study found that 17 percent of the adult population has sleep apnea.  One study found that roughly 8 percent of the population bruxes during the night, while another study demonstrated a 6.5 percent to 88 percent incidence and appears to have an increased incidence of occurrence with individuals who also snore or have sleep apnea. Children have historically been overlooked when it comes to snoring and sleep apnea. Recently there has been an increased emphasis and awareness of SRBD in children. Many children may have other types of sleep problems, but snoring and sleep apnea are the most common. When a child is sleepy, snores, and does not get a good night's sleep they may exhibit symptoms of ADHP.
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