4. Mortality
110-126% Risk of mortality over the long term for
short sleepers.
Risk of mortality over the long term for
131-139% short sleepers who use hypnotics/
tranquilizers.
5. Immune Function
3x Short sleepers’ susceptibility to
rhinovirus (the common cold).
Immune response of the sleep
½ deprived versus those who sleep
enough.
“Sleep should be considered a vital part of the
immune system”
6. Mental Health
40% Amount of mood disorder cases with
patients presenting pre-existing insomnia.
Depression relapse risk after treatment
4x for patients with insomnia.