Inadequate sleep, a health problem affecting at least one in three adults worldwide, could cost countries billions, a study has found. Productivity losses amounted to USD 12.19 billion, while non-medical accidents cost USD 2.48 billion. Thus, the estimated overall cost of inadequate sleep in Australia in 2016-17 was USD 45.21 billion. Community sleep surveys suggest that inadequate sleep is substantial and increasing. Surveys performed several years ago demonstrated that complaints of inadequate sleep were common, with between 20 and 30% of respondents complaining of inadequate sleep on a regular basis across several Western nations.

Source: Hindustan Times June 04, 2018 09:45 UTC