Two-thirds of Brits get by on just six hours of sleep a night – far less than the seven to nine hours recommended by the NHS, research shows
Two-thirds of Brits get by on just six hours of sleep a night – far less than the seven to nine hours recommended by the NHS, a study has found.
This is despite the fact that more than 80 percent of people say a good night’s sleep is the most important factor for their overall well-being.
The survey from bedding company Woolroom found that 40 percent of people reported increased stress levels after a bad night’s sleep and 36 percent said they felt anxious.
About 40 percent said they felt this way once or twice a week, and seven percent said they felt this way all the time.
Of those surveyed, 22 percent said they had sought professional help due to the lingering effects of poor sleep.
Two-thirds of Brits get by on just six hours of sleep a night – far less than the seven to nine hours recommended by the NHS, a study has found (Stock Image)
This is despite the fact that more than 80 percent of people say a good night’s sleep is the most important factor for their overall well-being (Stock Image)
Temperature fluctuations were one of the main causes of disturbed sleep, where it was not possible to feel comfortable and stress also played a role. One in ten said their partner’s snoring kept them awake.
Woolroom found that women in perimenopause and menopause lose an average of more than two hours of sleep per night – or about two nights of sleep per week due to their symptoms.
Respondents reported experiencing poor sleep for an average of four years due to menopausal symptoms, with only one percent of respondents saying their symptoms did not disrupt their sleep at all.
The survey also found that 15 percent of people wash their mattress protector, duvet and pillows once a week, 20 percent once every two weeks and 11 percent every few months.
About eight percent wash their bedding once a year, three percent every two years and 10 percent never wash it.
Woolroom managing director Chris Tattersall said: ‘By creating the Clean Sleep Report, we wanted to understand the country’s attitudes to sleep and their awareness of the impact of the sleep environment on our health and planet.
‘What has emerged from the research results is that there is a clear gap between people’s attitudes towards sleep and the amount and quality they actually get.
‘We also uncovered a striking discrepancy between people’s perceptions of the importance of sleep and their understanding of the environmental impact of their bedding choices.’
Mortar Research surveyed 2,057 adults between January 25 and 29.