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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a growing health burden globally and in India.
  • Sleep problems are increasingly recognized as a significant comorbidity associated with NCDs.
  • Understanding the prevalence of sleep issues is vital for effective public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of common sleep problems in India.
  • To assess sleep disorder prevalence across different populations, including patients with NCDs and the general population.
  • To highlight the association between NCDs and sleep disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic meta-analysis of 100 eligible studies conducted on Indian data was performed.
  • The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed.
  • Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist for prevalence studies.

Main Results:

  • The pooled prevalence was 25.7% for insomnia, 37.4% for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and 10.6% for restless leg syndrome (RLS).
  • Prevalence rates were higher in patients with diabetes, heart disease, and other NCDs compared to the general population.
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness was a common symptom, and significant heterogeneity was observed due to diverse methodologies and populations.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep problems are highly prevalent in India, impacting both the general population and individuals with NCDs.
  • There is a clear need to acknowledge the significant allostatic load imposed by sleep problems in the context of NCDs.
  • Integrated approaches addressing sleep health are essential for comprehensive NCD management.