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Epidemiological study on insomnia in the general population

M Ohayon1

  • 1Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Philippe Pinel de Montréal, Québec, Canada.

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|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Approximately 20% of the French population reported dissatisfaction with sleep or used sleep aids, with factors like low income and older age being significant predictors. This highlights a substantial public health concern regarding sleep quality and medication use.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Sleep dissatisfaction and related medication use are prevalent issues impacting public health.
  • Understanding demographic and clinical correlates of poor sleep is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of sleep dissatisfaction or medication use (UQS) in a representative French population.
  • To identify sociodemographic, sleep-related, and health factors associated with UQS.

Main Methods:

  • A representative sample of 5,622 French individuals aged 15+ participated in telephone interviews.
  • The EVAL expert system was used for specialized evaluation of sleep disorders.
  • Data collected included sleep quality, medication use, and health status.

Main Results:

  • 20.1% of the population reported UQS.
  • UQS was significantly associated with lower income, female gender, age over 65, retirement, and marital status.
  • Sleep difficulties (long sleep onset, short sleep duration, awakenings), frequent medical consultations, and physical illnesses were more common in the UQS group.
  • Significant use of sleep-enhancing and anxiety-reducing medications was observed, often long-term.

Conclusions:

  • A considerable portion of the French population experiences sleep dissatisfaction or uses related medications.
  • Socioeconomic status, demographics, and health conditions are key factors linked to poor sleep.
  • The findings underscore the need for improved sleep health strategies and judicious medication management.

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