Sleep wakeups

Undisturbed sleep significantly improves life expectancy.

  • Frequent awakenings during sleep are linked to a 30% higher mortality risk, potentially reducing life expectancy by 2 years. Occasional awakenings increase mortality risk by 15-20%, resulting in about 1 year lost.
  • Rare awakenings have no significant impact on life expectancy.
  • Those who never wake during sleep have the lowest mortality risk, potentially increasing life expectancy by 1 year.
  • Sleep disruptions adversely affect cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health. Maintaining consistent sleep patterns and minimizing disruptions is essential for reducing mortality risk and enhancing overall health.

Ranges and statistics

Answer
Result
Statitics
Every night or almost every
-2 years
19%
1-2 times per week
-1 year
27%
Couple times per month
0 year
39%
Never or super rarely
+1 year
15%

References

Impact of Sleep Patterns on Mortality Riskwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Association of Sleep Duration and Quality with Mortality Riskacademic.oup.com
Does Sleeping Too Little or Waking During the Night Increase Mortality Risk?www.fchampalimaud.org