Insufficient Rest or Sleep and Its Relation to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Obesity in a National, Multiethnic Sample

Authors: Anoop Shankar, Shirmila Syamala, Sita Kalidindi

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0014189

Abstract Summary

Insufficient sleep affects more than just energy levels. A large US study of 372,144 adults found that those reporting inadequate rest all month had significantly higher odds of cardiovascular disease (67% increase), coronary heart disease (69%), stroke (51%), diabetes (31%), and obesity (51%) compared to well-rested individuals—highlighting sleep as a critical factor in chronic disease prevention.

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Insufficient sleep increases cardiovascular disease risk by 67%, stroke by 51%, and diabetes by 31% in large US study of 372,144 adults, highlighting sleep as a critical health factor.

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