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Lena Mallon1, Jan-Erik Broman1, Torbjörn Akerstedt2
1Department of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Uppsala University, SE-75185 Uppsala, Sweden.
Sleep Disorders
|June 24, 2014
Summary
Insomnia disorder affects 10.5% of adults, with higher rates in women aged 40-49. This prevalent condition is linked to other health issues and a significant need for treatment.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Insomnia disorder is a common sleep disturbance with significant public health implications.
- Understanding its prevalence and associated factors is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of insomnia disorder in the general population.
- To examine the influence of sex, age, comorbidities, and sleep duration on insomnia.
- To assess the need for treatment and medication use among individuals with insomnia disorder.
Main Methods:
- A telephone survey was conducted with a representative sample of 1,128 adults aged 18-84.
- Data collected included insomnia symptoms, daytime consequences, health status, sleep duration, and treatment-seeking behavior.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of insomnia disorder was 10.5%, with a higher rate (21.6%) observed in women aged 40-49.
- 82.8% of individuals with insomnia disorder reported co-occurring physical or psychiatric conditions.
- Mean sleep duration was significantly shorter in those with insomnia disorder compared to controls.
Conclusions:
- Insomnia disorder is highly prevalent and frequently associated with other medical and mental health conditions.
- A substantial majority of individuals with insomnia disorder require treatment, highlighting a significant public health concern.
- Targeted interventions are needed to address the widespread impact of insomnia disorder.
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