Mortality associated with short sleep duration: The evidence, the possible mechanisms, and the future - 20/08/11
, Lauren Hale b, Melisa Moore a, c, Nirav P. Patel a, d
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This review of the scientific literature examines the widely observed relationship between sleep duration and mortality. As early as 1964, data have shown that 7-h sleepers experience the lowest risks for all-cause mortality, whereas those at the shortest and longest sleep durations have significantly higher mortality risks. Numerous follow-up studies from around the world (e.g., Japan, Israel, Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom) show similar relationships. We discuss possible mechanisms, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, physiologic stress, immunity, and socioeconomic status. We put forth a social–ecological framework to explore five possible pathways for the relationship between sleep duration and mortality, and we conclude with a four-point agenda for future research.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Sleep duration, Mortality, Epidemiology, Health
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Vol 14 - N° 3
P. 191-203 - juin 2010 Retour au numéro
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