Couple things come to mind: 1. Aging population. Sleep apnea's effects are more noticed in older folks. 2. Better awareness of sleep apnea's detrimental effec

Couple things come to mind: 1. Aging population. Sleep apnea's effects are more noticed in older folks. 2. Better awareness of sleep apnea's detrimental effects to one's health. It's not just "obnoxious snoring." It's having serious impacts on your cardiovascular health. I've been using a CPAP since April of this year and OMFG! I had no idea I felt bad. The effects are so gradual you think it's all just a part of getting old. The CPAP has been a complete game-changer that I didn't know I needed!