An estimated 18 million Americans are affected by OSA — which causes constant sleep deprivation — and only about 10 percent of sufferers are diagnosed, the Dental Sleep Network said in news release.

That constant state of sleep deprivation is linked to drowsy driving, said Alan Barnes, facilitator of the Detroit Dental Sleep Network.

Barnes said some signs of OSA include dozing off or falling asleep during daily activities, while at work, waiting at a red light or while talking with others. Barnes said being overweight can increase one's risk of developing OSA.

Ann Arbor News, November 11, 2010, With poll: It's Drowsy Driving Awareness Week: Stay awake behind the wheel, by Heather Lockwood.

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Michigan State Police Sgt. Chris Pascoe of the Ypsilanti post says getting four hours of sleep for five consecutive nights is like staying awake for 24 hours. And that's like drunken driving.

"About one-fifth of vehicle crashes and near crashes nationally are caused by drowsy drivers, and about one-third of fatal truck crashes are," Pascoe said.

Ann Arbor News, November 11, 2010, With poll: It's Drowsy Driving Awareness Week: Stay awake behind the wheel, by Heather Lockwood.

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