the STATE OF SLEEP & care in 2024
In March 2024, GEM SLEEP circulated a survey to people currently living in the US. This survey examined the impact of sleep on the population and investigated the various experiences they've had in addressing their sleep issues by asking questions about sleep habits, quality of sleep, and if/how people received care for their sleep problems.
With the analysis of our findings, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of the crucial role sleep plays in overall health and well-being, and to offer evidence-based insights to support your sleep health journey.
the state of sleep
89%
of respondents said that sleep is very important to their quality of life.
86%
of respondents believe that sleep impacts their long-term health.
Even though more than 50% of people said they slept less than 7 hours per night, people reported that they thought other adults were sleeping more.
Despite the stated importance of sleep, 50% of respondents said they average < 7 hours of sleep per night. The National Institute of Health recommends that adults sleep 7-9 hours each night
When individuals average of ≤ 6 hours of sleep per night it can lead to
45% increased risk of obesity
36-66% increased risk of hypertension
24% increased risk of cardiovascular disease
10% increased risk of mortality
(Scott et. al, 2023)
The state of sleep care
1 in 3 respondents have spent more than $500 trying to improve their sleep in the past year
21%
reported having difficulty falling asleep several times per week
35%
reported having difficulty falling asleep a few times per month
42%
said it was somewhat or very difficult to get support for their sleep problems
When asked if/what they have tried for sleep support, 45% of respondents had purchased sleep aids or products and 40% had tried their primary care provider
58%
reported that the support they received was “somewhat” or “not very helpful”.
What should sleep treatment do?
1. Improve sleep quality and quantity.
2. Improve sleep related daytime impairments, such as tiredness and fatigue.
other statistical findings
97% of people reported that sleep was impacting their daily energy
74% of people think that their sleep directly impacts how present they are with their family.
67% of respondents either have been diagnosed with or think they have sleep apnea
80% of people believe that their sleep is impacting thier job performance
75% of people report feeling tired most or some of the day
80% of people believe that their sleep impacts whether or not they engage in other healthy habits
60% of people consume caffeine to stay alert during the day
The State of Sleep study was virtually conducted by GEM SLEEP and gathered responses from individuals between March 1, 2024 and March 30, 2024. The survey garnered 127 respondents that were current residents of the United States.