More than 8 in 10 French people have difficulty falling asleep. Here’s why.
- 87% of French people suffer from frequent nocturnal awakenings.
- And if the majority of them (59%) sleep 6 to 8 hours per night, 32% only close their eyes for 4 to 6 hours.
- The primary factors that prevent you from sleeping well are children, pets and a bad mattress.
More than 8 in 10 French people have difficulty falling asleep, according to a new survey Ifop For Emma.
87% of French people suffer from nocturnal awakenings
82% of them desperately seek sleep every night, this figure even reaching 87% among generation Z (18-24 years old).
87% of French people also suffer from frequent nocturnal awakenings. And if the majority of them (59%) sleep 6 to 8 hours per night, 32% only close their eyes for 4 to 6 hours.
Factors that prevent you from sleeping well
The primary factors that prevent you from sleeping well are children, pets and a bad mattress.
For Millennials, including 38% of 25-34 year olds and 35% of 35-49 year olds, returning to the office also means stress and prevents them from getting a good night’s sleep at least once a week. Others External variables also disrupt the sleep of 25-34 year olds: almost a third (27%) suffer from environmental anxiety and 38% are worried about anxiety-provoking news.
What is the role of sleep?
Excessive fatigue can have many negative impacts on health, as it can lead to weight gain, poor skin quality, memory problems and even depression.
Sleep represents more than a third of our lives. It is decisive for growth, brain maturation, development and preservation of our cognitive abilities. It is essential for the adjustment of many hormonal secretions and for maintaining our internal temperature.
