Sleep apnea in young adults aged 20-40 increases heart disease risk by 45% for high blood pressure and 33% for diabetes, according to a study.

Sleep apnea in young adults aged 20-40 increases heart disease risk by 45% for high blood pressure and 33% for diabetes, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Young adults with sleep apnea face a threefold higher risk of heart events compared to their counterparts without the condition. The research underscores the need for sleep apnea screening in primary care settings for early intervention.