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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Risk Factors
- Insomnia - Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis of Insomnia
Risk Factors
Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults who visit their doctor ever discuss sleep problems. And, doctors seem rarely to ask patients about their sleep habits or problems.
Seven Significant Risk Factors
A 2003 study suggested that there were seven significant factors that predicted high risk for insomnia:
- Being older
- Having conflicts with relati...
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Health Guide
The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
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