Trastornos del sueño y condiciones ambientales en mayores de 65 años

Approximately 20.3% of elderly individuals over 65 meet criteria for primary insomnia.

• 34.2% of participants reported chronic sleeping difficulties.
• 62.1% experienced a sensation of insufficient night-time sleep, while 52.2% reported daytime tiredness or sleepiness.
• Insomnia rates were significantly higher in females and those with irregular sleep hours or dissatisfaction with their bedroom environment.
• 26.9% of subjects regularly consumed psychopharmaceuticals.
• Individuals with insomnia averaged 2.4 health problems compared to 1.7 in non-insomniacs.
• Female gender and the presence of two or more health issues are associated with a higher likelihood of primary insomnia.

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