Dr Stijn Massar on sleep deprivation in Asia
Researchers have found out just how risky sleep deprivation is. Studies have shown that sleeping less than six hours a night could increase the risk of suffering a heart attack by up to 50%, an 11% higher risk of hypertension and a 50% higher chance of an early death. Almost a third of Americans said they are sleep deprived. Meanwhile, Asians sleep on average six and a half hours -- 30 minutes shorter than most other countries. Dr Stijn Massar, a research assistant professor at the National University of Singapore's Sleep and Cognition Laboratory, shared more about sleeplessness in Asia.
Researchers have found out just how risky sleep deprivation is. Studies have shown that sleeping less than six hours a night could increase the risk of suffering a heart attack by up to 50%, an 11% higher risk of hypertension and a 50% higher chance of an early death. Almost a third of Americans said they are sleep deprived. Meanwhile, Asians sleep on average six and a half hours -- 30 minutes shorter than most other countries. Dr Stijn Massar, a research assistant professor at the National University of Singapore's Sleep and Cognition Laboratory, shared more about sleeplessness in Asia.
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