Sleep Medicine in the United Arab Emirates
- Authors: Preeti Devnani1, Sobia Farooq2, Kelly L Huffman3, Ayesha Ahmed4, Hadie Rifai5
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View Affiliations Hide Affiliations1 Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 2 Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3 Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 4 Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 5 Surgical Subspecialities Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Source: The Practice of Sleep Medicine Around The World: Challenges, Knowledge Gaps and Unique Needs , pp 77-89
- Publication Date: March 2023
- Language: English
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Sleep disorders are increasingly being recognized as a major health problem in the UAE. The rising prevalence, potentially modifiable risk factors, and impact on global health outcomes have prompted the growth of sleep medicine. The burden of under-recognized disease has encouraged patient and physician-centric education. Supported by nationalized health insurance plans, the medical fraternity has adopted a multi-disciplinary approach to optimize resources and outcomes, while recognizing that these measures are initial steps in the unique challenges posed.
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