List of Which Countries Get More and Less Sleep
Summary
A new study from Oura, a company that makes health-tracking rings, shows that people in different countries sleep different amounts each night. For example, people in Japan sleep an average of 6.23 hours, less than those in the United States who average 7.05 hours. The study also found that cultural habits and environments affect sleep patterns, but shorter sleep does not always mean worse health.Key Facts
- People in Japan sleep about 6.23 hours per night on average.
- Americans sleep about 7.05 hours, and New Zealanders about 7.11 hours on average.
- Other countries with shorter average sleep include India and the United Arab Emirates.
- Cultural factors affect sleep, such as late family meals in India and long work hours in Japan.
- Japan, despite less sleep on average, has a longer life expectancy than many countries in the study.
- Experts recommend adults get at least 7 hours of sleep to avoid health risks like heart disease and diabetes.
- Sleep patterns vary due to biological differences called chronotypes, meaning some people are naturally night owls or morning people.
- Social factors, like work and school schedules, can reduce sleep time, especially for those who are night owls.
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