Portable oxygen useful for police officers?
Police officers are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders than the general public, a study has revealed, which may mean they could benefit from the revitalising effects of using portable oxygen, particularly as they often need to be on their feet and active in the community.
A survey conducted by a team led by Dr Shantha Rajaratnam of the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found 40 per cent of people in this profession in the US experience problems getting rest.
The authors of the study theorised the disruptive working patterns the police are subject to, which can mean working at unsociable hours, could be the cause behind the trend.
Of the 4,957 respondents to the study, 33.6 per cent experienced sleep apnoea, 6.5 per cent had moderate or severe insomnia and 10.7 per cent reported problems with shift work disorder.
The researchers highlighted these issues could lead to health problems among officers.
Indeed, a study presented at the American College of Chest Physicians' yearly meeting Chest 2011 revealed people who get poor quality slumber could be at threat of heart disease, strokes and high blood pressure because sleep disorders have been linked to obesity.
Posted by James Worrall
21/12/2011 14:05:02
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