Thirty-six-year secular trends in sleep duration and sleep satisfaction, and associations with mental stress and socioeconomic factors--results of the Population Study of Women in Gothenburg, Sweden.

摘要: Several European studies have reported sleeping problems in 20-40% of the population. We used data from Population Study Women Gothenburg, based on medical examinations three different representative cohorts 38- and 50-year-old women 1968-1969, 1980-1981 2004-2005 to study secular trends sleep-related factors. The average sleep duration declined by about 15 min 38-year-old during 36 years observation. No corresponding change was observed among women. During same period, proportion complaining almost doubled both age groups: 17.7% 1968 31.7% 2004 women, 21.6% 41.8% prevalence insomnia higher 50-year olds than 38-year all investigated cohorts. use medications remained unchanged since 1968. There were significant associations between perceived lower satisfaction concerning economic, social family situations, as well with retirement mental stress. was, however, no association alcohol consumption problems. Regular leisure time physical activity not, most cases, associated less Our indicates that physician should take socio-economic situations into consideration when examining female patients Improvements society level rather individual could be expected more efficient improving women's sleep.