Are you tired when you wake up? Maybe you have sleep apnoea

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A new study suggests around one in five people in France may be suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. The condition is prevalent worldwide, and can increase the risk of other health issues, like heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Awareness of the condition can be low, and many people don't even know they have it. A feature by Deborah Groarke for SBS News & Produced by RaySel for SBS Tamil.

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Published 14 May 2023 9:02pm

By Raysel

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A new study suggests around one in five people in France may be suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. The condition is prevalent worldwide, and can increase the risk of other health issues, like heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Awareness of the condition can be low, and many people don't even know they have it. A feature by Deborah Groarke for SBS News & Produced by RaySel for SBS Tamil.

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