More than half of American adults say they don't get enough sleep, a new survey shows Sleepiness is taking a toll on their work and their relationships It also affects drivers' responses on the road THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 8 in 10 Americans go through the day in a fog that interferes with their jobs, their moods and their relationships. Chalk it up to sleepiness: A new survey shows that 54% of Americans think they just don't get enough .
"Daytime sleepiness is more than just an inconvenience -- it can affect our ability to function our best, impacting everything from work productivity to personal relationships," said sleep specialist , a spokesman for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the survey sponsor. The of more than 2,000 adults was conducted in mid-May and revealed that daytime sleepiness is taking a big toll. Nearly half (47%) of respondents said it hampers their productivity, making it hard to focus and complete work efficiently.
One-third (31%) said sleepiness affects the quality of their work -- a complaint more often voiced by men than by women. A similar percentage (34%) of respondents see effects of sleepiness on their memory and mental recall, and 16% said it affects their reaction time behind the wheel. Notably, nearly a quarter (24%) said it affects their relationships with family and friends.
"These statistics paint a clear picture of the widespread impact of daytime sleepiness," Abreu said in an AASM news release. The a.