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2010 Sleep in America Poll - Sleep and Ethnicity


03/10/2010

Poll Reveals Sleep Differences among Ethnic Groups

The 2010 Sleep in America poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reveals significant differences in the sleep habits and attitudes of Asians, Blacks/African-Americans, Hispanics and Whites. It is the first poll to examine sleep among these four ethnic groups.

Lack of Sleep and Health Problems

Former President Bill Clinton recently admitted that lack of sleep added to some of his health problems. "I didn't sleep much for a month, that probably accelerated what was already going on," Clinton said as he counseled young people to make smart health choices while they are young to improve their lives for later years.

Sleeping Smart Busts Sleep Myths

The National Sleep Foundation, together with sanofi-aventis U.S., has joined forces with renowned women’s health expert Dr. Donnica Moore to debunk common myths and misperceptions about sleep.

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The National Sleep Foundation thanks its generous 2010 supporters: