{"id":66240,"date":"2011-12-25T16:46:07","date_gmt":"2011-12-25T16:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.immortalitymedicine.tv\/neurology\/40-of-police-officers-have-a-sleep-disorder-according-to-a-jama-study.php"},"modified":"2024-08-17T18:49:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T22:49:25","slug":"40-of-police-officers-have-a-sleep-disorder-according-to-a-jama-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/futurist-transhuman-news-blog\/neurology\/40-of-police-officers-have-a-sleep-disorder-according-to-a-jama-study.php","title":{"rendered":"40% of police officers have a sleep disorder according to a JAMA study"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than a third of police officers have a sleep disorder, and those who do are more likely to experience heart disease, problems with job performance and rage toward suspects and citizens, says the NYTimes<\/a>, citing a study in the JAMA<\/a>. That figure is at least double the estimated 15-20% rate of sleep disorders seen in the general population.<\/p>

Having a sleep disorder raised the odds of heart disease by 45%, and the odds of depression by 120%. It also raised the odds of being injured on the job by 22% and falling asleep while driving by 51%. <\/p>

The JAMA report video<\/a>.<\/p>

The officers who had sleep disorders reported more instances of “uncontrolled anger” toward suspects and citizens and serious administrative errors. Sleep deprivation may affect the amygdala, a part of the brain where emotion is governed.<\/p>

Of the 5,000 study participants, 40% screened positive for at least 1 sleep disorder, most of whom had not been diagnosed previously:<\/p>

- 34% screened positive for obstructive sleep apnea
- 6.5% for moderate to severe insomnia
- 5.4% for shift work disorder <\/p>

Not surprisingly, the police officer who had smaller body mass indexes were far less likely to have sleep apnea. System-wide practices can have a significant impact. For example, state police officers in Massachusetts are given one hour of paid exercise time four days a week to help them stay fit. They were less liekly to have sleep apnea.<\/p>

References:<\/b><\/p>

Sleep Problems in Police Officers Take Heavy Toll<\/a>. NYTimes.
Sleep Disorders, Health, and Safety in Police Officers<\/a>. JAMA.<\/p>

Comments from Twitter:<\/b><\/p>

WendySueSwanson MD (@SeattleMamaDoc): Geesh.<\/p>

@CrumbedOxygen: wonder if EMS similar.<\/p>

Dr John Weiner @AllergyNet:  Can CPAP Cure Cops?<\/p>

Martin Wilson @ChInspMWilson: what is CPAP then ...??<\/p>

@DrVes CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a treatment option for sleep apnea. Here is more info from the Mayo Clinic: http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/cpap\/MM00716<\/a><\/p>

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