Short sleep duration does not affect work disability

Sleep deficit is a well known risk factor for illness. However, a new study from BTR shows that short sleep duration in itself does not predict subsequent work disability, as long as one's daytime functioning is adequate.

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Read more at forskning.no (Norwegian only). 

 

Reference: 
Sivertsen B, Overland S, Pallesen S, Bjorvatn B, Nordhus IH, Mæland J, & Mykletun A. Insomnia and long sleep duration are risk factors for later work disability. The Hordaland Health Study. Journal of Sleep Research 2009; 18, 122–128.

Last updated 26.3.2009