The North Karnataka Sleep Centre, the first such facility in North Karnataka, celebrated World Sleep Day in Hubballi on Friday and announced plans to implement programs to create public awareness about sleep deprivation and related health disorders.
Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Friday, Doctor Ameet Sattur said that the North Karnataka Sleep Center is the first such center in the region and was established to create awareness among the people. He said good sleep is very important.
He stated that sleep deprivation should be considered a public health issue. Deep sleep is essential as it helps to release toxins from the body. Otherwise, it can lead to a number of health problems such as mental health problems, high cortisol levels, fatty liver, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and similar other conditions.
Seven to eight hours of deep sleep along with a balanced lifestyle is necessary to avoid health problems, he added.
Dr. Datta Nadgir said sleep helps repair the body.
Among individuals who have been screened and tested, more than 90% have been found to have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). He said sleep apnea is a major contributor to many diseases.
Doctor Govind Desai said some of the early symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, obesity, morning headaches and hypertension, and that early treatment can help prevent long-term complications.
Superspecialist doctors Rajendra Dugani and Harish Joshi were also present.
Published – 13 March 2026 20:08 IST
