2023-10-25 08:51:51
Among the main concerns that affect the sleep of Spaniards are the loss of loved ones, the fear of falling ill, as well as economic and work difficulties. The perceived consequences of not sleeping well enough include a greater predisposition to anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches and irritability.
The quality of sleep of Spaniards has improved significantly in the last year. The percentage of the population that claims to sleep “well” or “very well” has increased by eight points, reaching 66%, according to the results of the STADA Health Report 2023, a study promoted by STADA on the vision of Europeans about Of the health.
Thus, 70% of men and 63% of women say that, in general terms, the quality of their sleep is “good” or “very good”, with a similar improvement in both genders in the last 12 months. On the other hand, the study does not detect significant differences between the different age groups.
Among the main concerns that affect the sleep of Spaniards are the loss of loved ones, the fear of falling ill, as well as economic and work difficulties. The perceived consequences of not sleeping well enough include a greater predisposition to anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches and irritability.
Time changes, such as the early morning of next Sunday, October 29, can also affect sleep. Experts recommend following a series of guidelines so that it affects you as little as possible: establish a sleep routine of between 7 and 8 hours, take care of your diet, incorporate physical exercise into your daily routine, and take time to relax.
A clear improvement in mental health
In parallel to the significant improvement in sleep quality, the STADA Health Report 2023 study also reflects a clear improvement in the state of mental health in Spain: the proportion of Spaniards who consider their mental health as “good” or “very good” It has grown 12 percentage points in the last year to reach 61% of the population, a positive figure, but still far from the European average of 67%. The groups that report a better state of mental health are those over 80 years of age (82%) and men (68%). L.D.B./M.T.T. (SyM)
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