Statewide Iowa – (RI) — Researchers at Iowa State University are confirming something many of us already know, that we’re just not getting enough sleep.
While it’s recommend most adults get seven to eight hours of shut-eye per night, ISU psychology professor Zlatan Krizan says few of us consistently get that allotment.
The ISU research team analyzed data collected from the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey from 2013 to 2017.
Based on 2018 population estimates, he says the data finds as many as five-million Americans are experiencing trouble sleeping, which can indicate things like physical illness or psychological difficulty.
Earlier ISU studies found poor sleep quality can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, while there’s a link between smartphone use and insufficient sleep among teens. The latest study is being published in the journal Sleep Health.
Photo Caption: Prof. Zlatan Krizan
Photo Courtesy Radio Iowa
