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1Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Department of Neurology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
Abstract:
Sleep loss has negative impacts on quality of life, mood, cognitive function and heath. Insomnia or difficulty sleeping is also a prevalent issue, affecting up to 35% of the population at some point in their lives. Insomnia is linked to poor mood, increased use of health care resources, and decreased quality of life as well as possible links to cardiovascular risk factors and disease. Studies have shown an increase in cortisol levels, decreased immunity, and increased markers of sympathetic activity in sleep-deprived healthy subjects and those with chronic insomnia. The literature also shows that subjective complaints consistent with chronic insomnia and shortened sleep time, both independently and in combination, can be associated with the development of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. In this article, we will explore the relationship and strength of association between insufficient sleep and insomnia with these health conditions.
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