Binnopharm Group, a leading Russian pharmaceutical company, presented the results of a study on sleep problems. According to the survey, almost half of the respondents named stress as the main cause of insomnia, while less than
10% went to a doctor for help.
The study showed that the average sleep duration among the respondents is 6 hours and 38 minutes, which is lower than the norm recommended by doctors. Sleep becomes shorter with age: respondents over the age of 40 sleep about 6.5 hours on average.
Almost half of the respondents (42%) need more than half an hour to fall asleep, and 51% wake up at least twice at night, after which 46% of respondents spend more than 30 minutes falling asleep again. Nevertheless, the majority of participants rated the quality of their sleep as satisfactory — six points out of ten.
According to the survey results, 46% of respondents consider stress to be the main cause of insomnia, 18% attribute it to overwork on a particular day, 12% of Russians are disturbed by noise during sleep, 11% by illness, and another 7% noted bad habits as the cause of poor sleep quality.
At the same time, only 8% of Russians who have experienced sleep problems in the last 6 months have seen a doctor. Most often, Russians consulted a therapist, neurologist, or psychiatrist.
The most popular ways to combat insomnia are natural remedies such as herbal teas and dietary supplements, which are used by 34% of respondents. Prescription drugs are used by only 26% of respondents, most often for problems related to increased physical activity or headaches during sleep. At the same time, 20% of the audience fundamentally avoid drug solutions for fear of side effects.
The survey was conducted among Russians aged 20-55 who had experienced sleep problems in the last 6 months. The geography of the study covered the cities of Russia with a population of more than 500 thousand people. The data collection method is an interview among the panel participants.
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