Fatigue is the reason for 1 in 6 accidents many of which result in fatalities. Fatigue is most often caused by sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy or sleep apnoea.
A sleep disorder can have a negative impact on your health and safety. Sleep deprivation can affect your ability to drive and it can increase your risk of having an accident.
Daytime sleepiness is a major symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and presents great public health concern. The underlying mechanisms are poorly understood.