Insomnia Facts | Intriguing Insomnia Details & Stats

Here is a compilation article on insomnia statistics. By far not a complete and exhaustive list, but it clearly gives the impression about the scope of this sleep disorder.


General Insomnia Statistics



Women are more likely to suffer from insomnia than men (some sources say double)
Almost 100% of all those who have depression also have insomnia
Of those with chronic pain approximately 65% report having sleep disorders such as insomnia


We sleep 20% less today than humans in the last century
60% drove while being sleepy and 37% admit to falling asleep at the wheel

Lack of Sleep Stats



We sleep 20% less today than humans in the last century
60% drove while being sleepy and 37% admit to falling asleep at the wheel

Consequences: Insomnia Statistics


Yearly 100,000 car accidents due to sleepy driving - 1500 deaths


Multi-level Connection


Those who do not get enough sleep are around 30% more likely to gain weight (lack of sleep leads to increase in appetite) and then once they gain weight they are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders like sleep apnea and consequently they are more likely to get insomnia


USA Specific Numbers



37%-48% of U.S. adults reported problems with insomnia out of which roughly half did not discuss this with their doctor
Of these people 20% suffer from severe insomnia
Among diagnosed insomnia patients 41% are untreated
CNN: September 1, 2011: "Insomnia costs U.S. $63 billion annually in lost productivity"
(2002) 13.4% of the population (3.3 million Canadians) had insomnia
Roughly a quarter (23%) of people in stress reported insomnia
17% of employed people in stress reported insomnia
16% of drinkers reported insomnia
18% of those who used cannabis at least once a week reported insomnia
39% of obese people reported insomnia

CANADA Specific Numbers



(2002) 13.4% of the population (3.3 million Canadians) had insomnia
Roughly a quarter (23%) of people in stress reported insomnia
17% of employed people in stress reported insomnia
16% of drinkers reported insomnia
18% of those who used cannabis at least once a week reported insomnia
39% of obese people reported insomnia

REFERENCES



http://www.ambiencr.com/docs/pdf/InsomniaStats.pdf
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/ads-annonces/82-003-x/pdf/4225221-eng.pdf
http://www.sleepservices.net/documents/insomnia.pdf
http://www.better-sleep-better-life.com/insomnia-statistics.html
National Sleep Foundation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/chronic-pain-and-insomnia-breaking-cycle
http://drtorihudson.com/articles/insomnia-and-sleep-disorders-in-women/

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