Bridging the Health Equity Gap: The Public Health Call for Affordable, Accessible Diagnostic Solutions in the South America Sleep Testing Services Market
Description: The South America Sleep Testing Services Market faces a major non-market challenge in addressing the vast underdiagnosis of sleep disorders, driven by high procedural costs and the lack of accessible facilities in public health systems.
Sleep disorders, particularly Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), are severe public health issues in South America, significantly contributing to cardiovascular disease, road accidents, and reduced productivity. However, the majority of the population lacks access to timely diagnosis because the traditional method—in-facility Polysomnography (PSG)—is expensive, requires specialized centers, and is often confined to major urban private clinics. This creates a vast health equity gap, where low-income and rural populations remain undiagnosed and untreated, sustaining a preventable public health burden.
The ethical imperative is to adopt and integrate low-cost, scalable diagnostic solutions into primary care. This involves…