Sleep Duration in Employed Adults

摘要

Although research has shown that adults should sleep at least 7 hours per night for optimal health, the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System reported that approximately 35% of adults got insufficient sleep. Insufficient sleep in employed adults results in 1.2 million working days lost, at a cost of $411 billion (2.3% of the gross domestic product). Insufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk of various chronic diseases. Causes of insufficient sleep include lifestyle and occupational factors, medical conditions, and medications.