Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep-related disorders out of the more than 80 recognized by the medical profession. Considering Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) as a possible predicator to sleep apnea, research was reviewed linking adult outcomes of ACE and risk factors of sleep apnea, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The research indicates that obesity, smoking, and alcohol are risk factors for OSA and possible adult outcomes of ACEs. Definitive studies examining the relation between ACEs and OSA were not available but would be an important area of research for development of early prevention and treatment programs. A future research study to examine correlations between ACE, BMI, and OSA and ACE, general health status, and OSA among adults 35 and over was designed to test the hypothesis adults who score higher on ACE self-reporting measures have greater rates of sleep-breathing disorders than those with lower scores.