The Neurodiagnostic journal
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Sleep is integral to the health and well-being of all people. Sleep disorders are on the rise and affect millions of people in America. Misconceptions about sleep are prevalent, and the negative effects of poor sleep on society are underrepresented. ⋯ The beginnings of these solutions lie in the hands of healthcare workers and educational institutions. Interventions in the form of questionnaires have been validated as effective in determining a person's risk of sleep apnea. The STOP-BANG questionnaire is one such intervention that may be useful by allied health professionals to assist in patient screening of sleep apnea.