1 in 4 Americans Suffer Sleepless Nights
A new study has revealed that one in every four Americans suffers from insomnia, and women are the most affected.The study conducted with more than 9,000 adults showed that one in three people wakes up in the middle of the night at least three times a week due to stress.
Twenty-seven percent of women wake up every night, compared to 19 per cent of men following financial fears, family arguments, or problems at work.
“This is the first really good data we have showing the importance of nocturnal awakening in insomnia,” said Dr James Walsh, of St Lukes hospital, in St Louis, Missouri.
“It shows a strong overlap between the awakening and other sleep problems and it suggests that nocturnal awakening is a very under-appreciated aspect of insomnia,” he added.
