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Insufficient sleep in the general population

J E Broman1, L G Lundh, J Hetta

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Disorders Unit, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Neurophysiologie Clinique = Clinical Neurophysiology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Twelve percent of adults experience persistent insufficient sleep (PIS), a chronic sleep loss condition. Causes include work and time constraints, while effects involve mood and cognitive issues, especially with co-occurring sleep complaints.

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Chronic sleep loss is a prevalent issue affecting adult populations.
  • Understanding the causes and consequences of insufficient sleep is crucial for public health.
  • Persistent Insufficient Sleep (PIS) is an operationalized condition requiring further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of persistent insufficient sleep (PIS) in a randomly selected adult population.
  • To identify the perceived causes of PIS.
  • To investigate the perceived consequences of PIS, differentiating between those with and without concomitant sleep complaints.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected, age- and sex-stratified sample of 600 adults in Uppsala County, Sweden.

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  • The survey included questions on sleep habits, sleep complaints, and perceived causes/consequences of insufficient sleep.
  • Response rate was 68%, with PIS defined operationally.

    • Main Results:

    • Twelve percent of the total sample met the criteria for PIS.
    • Half of the PIS subjects also reported concurrent sleeping difficulties.
    • For PIS without sleep complaints, work and time were key causes. For PIS with sleep complaints, somatic symptoms, mood, and cognition were prominent effects. Dysphoric mood was notable in PIS without sleep complaints.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant portion of the adult population experiences PIS, highlighting a public health concern.
    • The perceived causes and consequences of PIS vary depending on the presence of accompanying sleep difficulties.
    • Further research into PIS and its management is warranted, considering its diverse impacts.