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Daytime sleepiness: a risk factor in community life
K Martikainen1, J Hasan, H Urponen
1Hatanpääpuisto Hospital, Tampere, Finland.
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
|October 1, 1992
Summary
Daytime sleepiness is common and linked to poor night sleep and overall health issues. This sleep disturbance affects daily functioning, leading to accidents, especially while driving.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Daytime sleepiness is a prevalent issue with potential impacts on health and safety.
- Understanding associated factors is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of daytime sleepiness in middle-aged adults.
- To identify background factors associated with daytime sleepiness.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire study was conducted.
- 1600 middle-aged individuals participated.
Main Results:
- Daytime sleepiness correlated with disturbed night sleep.
- Women reported more tiredness; men experienced more daytime sleep episodes.
- Individuals with tiredness reported poorer health.
- 1.3% of cases involved accidents due to tiredness.
- Nearly 5% of men admitted to dozing off while driving multiple times.
Conclusions:
- Disturbed sleep and daytime sleepiness require greater attention in health screenings.
- Public health strategies should address sleep quality and its consequences.