AASM statement: CDC data on drowsy driving highlights need to treat sleep illness

Drivers should seek treatment for suspected sleep apnea to reduce risk of drowsy drivingDARIEN, IL, Jan. 3, 2013 – New drowsy driving data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes the importance of seeking treatment for an ongoing sleep illness such as sleep apnea, reports the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In the largest survey ever to examine the topic of drowsy driving, the CDC found that 4.2 percent of 147,076 respondents reported having fallen asleep while driving at least one time during the previous 30 days.  Men were more likely to report drowsy driving