Sleep Equity Project
Equity Work In ACTION
Learn About Issues Affecting People Who Are Underserved and Under-resourced
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Evidence shows that marginalized groups often face higher rates of sleep disorders, excessive daytime fatigue, and conditions like obstructive sleep apnea.
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Disparities in Sleep Disorders
Insufficient sleep has been linked by the CDC to the development and poor management of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression.
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CDC links poor sleep to Chronic Diseases
Blacks are experiencing worsening chronic health conditions as a result of sleep disorders.
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Sleep Disorders Impact African Americans
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Pulse Oximeters are less accurate in people with darker skin pigmentation.
This has implications for sleep apnea diagnosis in minorities.
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Skin Bias in Pulse Oximeters
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Study of 11,623 Latino adults found sleep apnea was significantly associated with hypertension and diabetes. Insomnia was significantly associated with hypertension.
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Sleep Equity Project is collaborating with Community Health Worker Organizations in Chicago to address sleep health equity for neighborhoods, families and individuals.
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Collaborating with Community Health Workers
Our Vision
A future where every person can thrive through the benefits of restorative, high-quality sleep, recognized as a fundamental right and equally accessible to all individuals, families, and communities—free from social, economic, or cultural barriers.
VALUES
Respect for Individual Choice
Empowerment
Fostering Collaboration and Solutions
Sleep Disorders By The Numbers Estimated in the United States
78M
Sleep Apnea (5)
46M
Insomnia (6)
Of the more than 80 different sleep disorders, these are the most common.
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There is serious issues which are related to sleep disorders.
There is a lack of information in the community health and primary care about chronic conditions related to sleep disorders. Learn about those relationships here and work with us to highlight them for others in the community.
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Collaborators
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Disclaimer:
This site is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be taken for medical advise. Please consult your physician before you make any changes to your sleep treatment.