Lack of Sleep Often Leads to Sickness for 1-in-5 Americans
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
The study found that only 38% of Americans report getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and 1-in-5 Americans acknowledge that a lack of sleep often leads to them developing an illness.
Key Points:
- The study found that only 38% of Americans report getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and 1-in-5 Americans acknowledge that a lack of sleep often leads to them developing an illness.
- "Counting on a restful night's sleep is vital to a person's physical and mental health," said McKenzie Hyde, a Certified Sleep Science Coach and member of Amerisleep's Sleep Science team.
- 68% of Americans say that lack of sleep at least sometimes leads to them developing an illness.
- To learn more about all things sleep from a certified sleep expert and experienced sleep professionals, visit the Sleep Science research guide center.