California recognizes March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month to highlight the disorder's impact.

The bill proclaims March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in California to raise awareness about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a common sleep disorder that causes breathing interruptions during sleep, leading to fragmented sleep and reduced blood oxygen levels. The bill recognizes OSA as a significant public health issue affecting individual health, workforce safety, and public safety. It also acknowledges that OSA disproportionately affects Latino, Black, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, which face barriers to care.

California recognizes March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month to highlight the disorder's impact.

The bill proclaims March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in California to raise awareness about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a common sleep disorder that causes breathing interruptions during sleep, leading to fragmented sleep and reduced blood oxygen levels. The bill recognizes OSA as a significant public health issue affecting individual health, workforce safety, and public safety. It also acknowledges that OSA disproportionately affects Latino, Black, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, which face barriers to care.