Association Between Sleep Duration and Augmentation Index in Post-menopausal Women: A Moderating Role of Depressive Symptoms

Sleep has been recognized as a public health issue since the discovery of its impact on cardiovascular health [1]. While the need for proper sleep has garnered greater importance, approximately 35% of individuals in the United States reportedly sleep for less than 7 h, which is insufficient, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [2]. Moreover, the prevalence of reported sleep disturbance has increased, owing largely to high levels of insomnia in middle-aged women [3].

Source: Maturitas - May 1, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lee Ga Bin, Kim Hyeon Chang, Jung Sun Jae Source Type: research