The Millstone Times March 2021

♥ HEALTH & WELLNESS 50+ SLEEP STATISTICS THAT WILL SCARE AND SURPRISE YOU Over the past few years, research on sleep has accelerated at a pace that has never been seen before. This has allowed the researchers to make some astonishing discoveries related to sleep statistics that may be of interest to most people. Here are some of the most interesting statistics we found: • Lack of sleep costs the U.S. over $411 Billion on an annual basis. • Around 48% of the Americans snore in their sleep. • Only 8% of the adults sleep on their back, even though it is regarded as the healthiest position. • Lack of sleep is believed to be the cause of about 3-5% of obesity in adults. • 62% of the adolescents take their phones to bed with them and 37% of them exchange messages after switching off the light. • Around 95% of people admit using some sort of electronic device within 60 minutes of bedtime. • Before the invention of color television, only 15% of people could dream in color. • 30% of the adult U.S. population suffers from Insomnia. • Up to 60% of college students experience poor sleep quality. • People who sleep less than 7 hours each night are 12% more likely to die prematurely. Sleeping Habit Statistics Different people have different habits and styles of sleeping. While some have their own preferable positions, others are habitual of sleeping with an elec- tronic device. Some statistics regarding such sleeping habits are mentioned below. • More than two-thirds of U.S. high school students admit getting less than 8 hours of sleep on school nights. • Approximately 1.3% of the American adult population use melatonin supplements to fall asleep. • Around 48% of the Americans snore in their sleep. • 35% of adults do not sleep more than 7 hours per day. • 37% of people between the ages of 20 and 39 years-old reported short sleep duration. • Around 95% of people admit using some sort of electronic device within 60 minutes of bedtime. • Three-quarters of parents report that their children sleep with at least one electronic device. • An average person dreams 4 to 6 times per night but tends to forget around 95 to 99% of their dreams the following morning. • 41%of adults are habitual of sleeping in the fetal position. • Only 8% of the adults sleep on their back, even though it is regarded as the healthiest position. Sleep Deprivation Statistics A major portion of the population is sleep-deprived. Sleep deprivation is a dangerous state which may lead to psychological, physiological, and financial damage. • 35% of adults do not sleep more than 7 hours per day. • As compared to married individuals (67%), sleep duration is found to be lesser in unmarried (62%), divorced, separated, or widowed people (56%). • People who are unemployed or unable to work get a much lower sleep (51 and 60%, respectively) than people with a degree/job. • Almost 20% of all car crash accidents and injuries are linked with sleep deprivation/ sleepiness. • Lack of sleep is believed to be the cause of about 3-5% of obesity in adults. • Over 100,000 deaths are due to medical errors due because of sleep deprivation. • 37% of people between the ages of 20 and 39 years-old reported short sleep duration. • Lack of sleep costs the U.S. over $411 Billion on an annual basis. • 40% of people between 40 to 59 years of age are getting less than recommended amounts of sleep. • People who sleep less than 7 hours each night are 12% more likely to die prematurely. Sleep Disorders Statistics Sleep disorders refer to the conditions that induce changes in the way you normally sleep. Having a sleep disorder can greatly affect your safety, health, and quality of life. Yet, a major number of people all across the world still continue to suffer from these problems. Insomnia • 30% of the adult U.S. population suffers from Insomnia. • 10% of the U.S. population suffers from chronic Insomnia. • 40% of all insomnia patients have a coexisting psychiatric condition.

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March 2021