Can You Die If You Sleep Less?

A Study says that individuals with high blood pressure, Type-2 Diabetes, a Heart condition could be at a greater risk of cancer and even early death if they sleep for less than 6 hours a day.

About the Study:

The Data of 1,600 adults was analyzed and then categorized into two groups, one with high blood pressure and 2nd with Type-2 Diabetes, a Heart condition, etc.

The cause of death or the participants were monitored in 2016.

Results:

512 people passed away, One-Third of Heart Disease and One-Fourth due to cancer.

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Lead Study Author's Narrative:

Lead study author Julio Fernandez-Mendoza from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center said

• "Our study suggests that achieving normal sleep may be protective for some people with these health conditions and risks,"
• "However, further research is needed to examine whether improving and increasing sleep through medical or behavioral therapies can reduce the risk of early death,"

Findings:

1. People with high blood pressure or diabetes and slept less than six hours had twice the increased risk of dying from heart disease or stroke.
2. People who had heart disease or stroke and slept less than six hours had three times the increased risk of dying from cancer.
3. The increased risk of early death for people with high blood pressure or diabetes was negligible if they slept for more than six hours, the research showed.

To Sum-up Fernandez Mendoza said "Short sleep duration should be included as a useful risk factor to predict the long-term outcomes of people with these health conditions and as a target of primary and specialized clinical practices,"

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