A potential sleep crisis among workers over 50: Study links work-related stress to range of well-being issues
A University of Edinburgh study reveals that nearly 70% of workers aged 50-66 experience persistent sleep problems linked to work-related stress. Researchers suggest that employers and policymakers must prioritize workplace well-being to keep this demographic healthy and economically active.
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As the workforce ages, addressing sleep health is essential for maintaining productivity and long-term public health outcomes.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sleep disturbances are far more common among workers in middle to later life than previously believed, according to a study that links work-related stress to a range of well-being issues. Researchers found that nearly 70% of participants experienced persistent, clinically significant sleep problems, despite having no known history of sleep disorders. Even more concerning, almost 92% met the clinical threshold for a sleep disorder at least once during the study.
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