Daytime sleepiness, risk of sleep apnea and accidents in professional drivers

David Miedinger (Lucerne, Switzerland), David Miedinger, Sandra Isler, Matthias Moritz, Thomas Dieterle, Joerg Leuppi

Source: International Congress 2015 – Occupational and environmental cohort investigations and population studies
Session: Occupational and environmental cohort investigations and population studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1173
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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