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Health effects of obstructive sleep apnoea and the effectiveness of continuous positive airways pressure: a systematic review of the research evidence

BMJ 1997; 314 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.314.7084.851 (Published 22 March 1997) Cite this as: BMJ 1997;314:851

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