Nat Hum Behav January 2021 PMID 33199855

Sleep characteristics across the lifespan in 1.1 million people from the Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Desana Kocevska, Thom S Lysen, Aafje Dotinga, M Elisabeth Koopman-Verhoeff, Maartje P C M Luijk, Niki Antypa, Nienke R Biermasz, Anneke Blokstra, Johannes Brug, Wiliam J Burk, Hannie C Comijs, Eva Corpeleijn, Hassan S Dashti, Eduard J de Bruin, Ron de Graaf

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Discussions demonstrate strong interest through enthusiastic references like 'big data' and 'groundbreaking research,' emphasizing the study's breadth and potential influence. The tone is informative but also highlights practical implications, such as sleep patterns in teens and adults, reflecting a balanced engagement with the study's findings and social importance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance and validity of the research, reflecting moderate agreement with its findings.

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Participants display high interest, often highlighting the large sample size and the relevance to sleep health across generations.

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Comments include references to how the study informs understanding of sleep issues, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The mentions of contributions to public health and the significance of sleep data suggest perceived meaningful impact of the study.

Abstract in brief

This study analyzed sleep patterns in over 11 million people from the Netherlands, UK, and US, aiming to create reference charts for healthy sleep and identify issues like sleep complaints and risk factors.
It found that about 25% of people sleep less than age-specific recommendations, with teenagers often sleeping too little and experiencing daytime sleepiness, while adults mostly face poor sleep quality and insomnia symptoms.
Sleep duration tends to be similar across countries, but women generally report shorter or less efficient sleep than men, and the research provides gender- and age-specific data to help personalize sleep guidance and prevent sleep problems.]

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