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\n35% of U.S. adults do not get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep continues to be a problem in the U.S.
\nAre you one of those adults? Learn more about your risk and how many adults don\u2019t get enough sleep in the U.S.
\nSleep is an important part of good health.1 Sleeping less than 7 hours per night is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and poor mental health, as well as early death.2-4 Not getting the recommended amount of sleep can affect your ability to make good decisions and increases the chances of motor vehicle crashes.1
\nAccording to professional sleep societies, adults aged 18 to 60 years should sleep at least 7 hours each night for the best health and wellness.5
\nAbout 1 in 3 (an estimated 83 million) U.S. adults reported usually sleeping less than 7 hours in a 24-hour period, based on data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey that was done in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Not getting enough sleep is a problem that affects a large number of Americans. If you are not getting enough sleep, you should make sleep a priority and practice good sleep habits. You should also talk to your healthcare provider about how much sleep you get and any other sleep problems you might have.
\nIn the darker blue states (mostly Great Plains states), a greater percentage of adults are getting the recommended amount of sleep.
\nIn the lighter blue states (mostly southeastern U.S. and along the Appalachian Mountains), a lower percentage of adults are getting the recommended amount of sleep.
\nAge-adjusted percentage of adults who reported 7 or more hours of sleep per 24-hour period, by state \u2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2014
\nEveryone is at risk of not getting enough sleep, but the risk is higher for shift workers. Shift work\u2014 any shift outside normal daylight hours, such as night shift, evening shift, or rotating shift \u2014 is more common for some occupations:
\nSome habits that can improve your sleep health:
\nKeep a journal of your sleep patterns to discuss with your doctor.
\nIf you still have trouble sleeping, discuss your sleep with your doctor. Before your appointment, keep a 10-day sleep journal or diary to share with your doctor that includes when you:
\nIf you have symptoms of a sleep disorder, such as snoring or being very sleepy during the day after a full night\u2019s sleep, make sure to tell your doctor.
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