Many Americans have unhealthy bedtime habits.
It is no secret that sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but a new nationwide survey finds more than half of Americans are not getting enough shut-eye. Falling asleep is the hardest part and staying asleep is tricky.
37% of people wake up in the middle of the night every night. A recent viral TikTok suggests eating right before bed to prevent waking up overnight, however, but 1 in 10 Americans don’t brush their teeth before going to sleep.
The report found stress, insomnia, and work are the leading causes of sleep issues. Other highlights from the report include:
- Average American spends 44 minutes in bed doing things besides sleeping
- More than 1 in 3 get 6 hours of sleep or less per night
- 33% think they’d sleep better if they didn’t have to share the bed with their partner, 37% said the same about their pet
- 1 in 5 snooze their alarm every day
- 27% nap every single day
There are several reasons why people have trouble sleeping, including their bedtime routine, stress, and uncomfortable beds.
Take a look at the full report for more data and insights on the causes of America’s sleep struggles including how often people are washing their bed sheets and the steps they’re taking to improve sleep. View infographic below:
42% of people wash their bed sheets once a month, 41% wash them once a week, and 15% wash them every 2+ months. When it comes to pillow cases, 40% wash them once a month and 44% wash them once a week.
Methodology
In July 2022, 1,104 participants were surveyed to learn more about bedtime routine and sleep habits. 49% were male, 49% female, and 2% were non-binary. Respondents ranged in ages between 18 and 80. The average age was 39.
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