Sleep Disorders: Genomics & Public Health

Sleep Disorders: Genomics & Public Health

CDC information: Are you getting enough sleep?

CDC information: Key sleep disorders include insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea

From the NIH Genetic Testing Registry: Find out which genetic disorders and tests are associated withnarcolepsy and sleep apnea

Did you know? 235 genes have been reported in relation to narcolepsy including 7 genome-wide association studies; 77 genes have been reported in relation to risk of sleep apnea;And 44 genes have been reported in relation to risk of restless leg syndrome?

Genetics of sleep and sleep disorders. 
Amita Sehgal et al. Cell (2011)