Sources
References for health statistics and educational content used on this website.
The health information on this website is for general educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice from a qualified clinician.
COPD
- CDC Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) chronic disease indicator data — more than 15 million U.S. adults reported a COPD diagnosis in 2021.
- American Lung Association — COPD is often preventable and treatable.
Sleep and Sleep Duration
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine / CDC sleep health data — adults generally need 7 or more hours of sleep per night; 35% of U.S. adults reported getting less than 7 hours of sleep in 2020.
Asthma
- American Lung Association asthma trend data — 2023 adult asthma prevalence rates across U.S. states ranged from 7.1% to 14.1%.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- 2024 sleep medicine awareness paper (PMC) — estimated 12% of U.S. adults have obstructive sleep apnea, with approximately 80% undiagnosed. Associated conditions noted include hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression.
Physician Credentials
- Dr. Laxminarayan Prabhakar, MD — St. Joseph's Health provider profile and Doximity public physician directory listing.
- Dr. Amy Paige, DO — TidalHealth provider profile, Saint Michael's Medical Center public fellow listing, and ABIM public certification database.