Association of disrupted sleep with 24-hour blood pressure variability in caregivers

According to a 2020 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly one-fifth of American adults (53 million) are providing unpaid, informal care to their loved ones with chronic illness or disabilities.1 It is well documented that caregiving demands are likely to adversely affect caregivers ’ health.2–5 Among physical health problems that caregivers are known to be susceptible to, increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk has been supported by a growing body of research that demonstrated caregivers’ higher incidence of CVD compared to non-caregivers.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research