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Disorder
Type
Prevalence (%)
Primary Symptom
Treatment
Age Group Affected
Insomnia
insomnia10Difficulty falling or staying asleepCBT-I, sleep hygiene, medications (short-term)Adults (30-60)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
breathing6Loud snoring, breathing pauses, gasping during sleepCPAP machine, weight loss, oral appliancesAdults (40+), overweight
Central Sleep Apnea
breathing0.9Breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleepAdaptive servo-ventilation, treating underlying causeAdults (65+)
Narcolepsy Type 1
circadian0.05Excessive daytime sleepiness with cataplexy (sudden muscle weakness)Stimulants, sodium oxybate, scheduled napsTeens and young adults
Narcolepsy Type 2
circadian0.02Excessive daytime sleepiness without cataplexyStimulants, wake-promoting agentsTeens and young adults
Restless Legs Syndrome
movement7Irresistible urge to move legs, worse at rest/nightIron supplements, dopamine agonists, lifestyle changesAdults (40+)
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
movement4Repetitive leg twitching/kicking during sleepDopamine agonists, benzodiazepinesAdults (50+)
Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)
parasomnia4Walking and performing activities while still asleepSafety precautions, stress reduction, medications (if severe)Children (4-12)
Night Terrors
parasomnia6.5Screaming, thrashing, and intense fear during sleepUsually resolves on its own, stress managementChildren (3-12)
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
parasomnia1Acting out vivid dreams (punching, kicking, yelling)Melatonin, clonazepam, safety modificationsAdults (50+), mostly male
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (Delayed Phase)
circadian3Falling asleep and waking much later than desiredLight therapy, melatonin, chronotherapyAdolescents and young adults
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
circadian5Insomnia and excessive sleepiness due to work scheduleStrategic napping, light exposure, melatoninShift workers (all ages)
Sleep Bruxism
movement8Grinding or clenching teeth during sleepMouth guards, stress management, dental correctionChildren and adults
Nightmare Disorder
parasomnia4Frequent disturbing nightmares causing sleep disruptionImage rehearsal therapy, prazosin, stress reductionAll ages, peaks in childhood
Hypersomnia (Idiopathic)
circadian0.01Excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate nighttime sleepStimulants, wake-promoting agents, scheduled napsYoung adults (15-30)

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