Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
67.5
percent
(2017)
Target:
68.6
percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
67.5
percent of adults aged 18 years and over got sufficient sleep in 2017
Increase the proportion of adults who get sufficient sleep
Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS
Summary
Many adults in the United States don’t get enough sleep. This is linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and death. Adults who don’t get enough sleep are also at higher risk for problems related to the brain, like stroke or dementia. Interventions to improve sleep environments and teach people about the importance of sleep may help more adults get enough sleep.
Topic: Sleep
Workgroup: Sleep Health Workgroup