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Epidemiology of Insomnia: a Longitudinal Study in a UK Population

SLEEP · 2007 · Vol. 30(3) · pp. 274–80

Hannah Morphy✉(Keele University)Kate M. Dunn(Keele University)Martyn Lewis(Keele University)Helen Boardman(University of Nottingham)Peter Croft(Keele University)

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Abstract

Insomnia is common and often persistent. Older people appear more vulnerable to persistent symptoms. Our results provide evidence that the common problems of insomnia, pain, and psychological distress are intertwined and suggest that combined approaches to treatment may be needed to reduce the onset and persistence of these problems in the community.

Sleep and related disorders Sleep and Wakefulness Research Circadian rhythm and melatoninInsomniaEpidemiologyPopulationMedicinePsychiatryLongitudinal studyPsychologyDemographyEnvironmental healthInternal medicine

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AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionEnglandFamily PracticeFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth SurveysHumansSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersLongitudinal Studies

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