The suspected reason for the substantial increase in the rate of sleep apnea in the United States over the past two decades is ______.

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Studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between obesity and sleep apnea. As the obesity epidemic has worsened in the United States over the past two decades, it is likely a major contributing factor to the increase in sleep apnea rates. A and D may help manage sleep apnea, but they are not the main reason for the increase in rates, and B is not a significant factor at all.

The Suspected Reason for the Substantial Increase in the Rate