Gesundheit: Umfrage: Vier von zehn Menschen schlafen zu wenig
Weniger als sieben Stunden Schlaf pro Nacht? Experten zufolge ist das zu kurz. In Deutschland trifft das aber auf viele Menschen zu. Vor allem eine Gruppe ist betroffen, wie eine Untersuchung zeigt.
A recent survey by the Robert Koch-Institut reveals that nearly 40 percent of Germans are not getting enough sleep each night, with the study published in the "Journal of Health Monitoring." The study found that less than seven hours of sleep per night is considered insufficient for adults according to international sleep recommendations.
More men than women reported sleeping less than seven hours, with 43 percent of men and 36 percent of women admitting to this. The highest percentage of men sleeping less than seven hours was found in those aged 45 to 64, at 53 percent.
The data comes from a representative telephone survey of over 8,000 adults in Germany between May 2023 and February 2024. On weekends, most people sleep longer, with only about 23 percent of both men and women reporting insufficient sleep. The research also suggests that education level may play a role in sleep patterns, with men in higher education groups sleeping less than those in lower education groups.
Sleep deprivation has been linked to high blood pressure and is a risk factor for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It can also negatively impact mental health, though not all individuals with short sleep durations may face an increased health risk.
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