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People in Bavaria are sleeping worse and worse. This is the result of a new study by Barmer. The reasons are varied.
Munich – One in twelve people in Bavaria struggles with sleep problems – and the trend is increasing. According to a current analysis by the Barmer health insurance company, around 1.02 million people in the Free State are now affected by medically diagnosed sleep disorders. Just ten years ago this number was 775,000. “Sleep disorders are increasingly becoming a common problem,” said Barmer regional manager Alfred Kindshofer in Munich. The actual number is likely to be much higher, as many of those affected do not see a doctor. According to a survey by the Barmer Institute for Health Systems Research, the age group over 80 is particularly affected. Overall, men in Bavaria are slightly more affected than women.
People in Bavaria are sleeping worse and worse: these are the triggers
An additional factor will be added next Sunday: the time change. According to the cash register, setting the clocks forward by one hour temporarily disrupts the inner rhythm of many people. In general, according to Barmer, stress, feelings of anxiety, an irregular sleep rhythm and screen use shortly before going to bed are typical triggers for sleep problems. If you sleep poorly over the long term, you risk significant health consequences in the long term.
The evaluation is based on the insured data of 1.1 million Barmer members in Bavaria. These numbers were extrapolated by age and gender using data from the Federal Statistical Office and, according to the fund, are therefore representative of the population.
“Persistent sleep problems increase the long-term risk of mental illness, cardiovascular disease or metabolic disorders,” explained Kindshofer. Conscious sleep hygiene, methods for dealing with stress and, if necessary, professional medical help are crucial. He expressly warned against taking sleeping pills on your own without medical advice. (Source: dpa) (lso)
