Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic Disease

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Alberto R. Ramos, University of Miami; Anne G. Wheaton, Emory university; Dayna A. Johnson, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2023-08-31
• Publisher: Centers for Disease Control
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: This publication is in the public domain and is therefore without copyright
• Final Published Version (URL): https://doi.org/10.5888%2Fpcd20.230197
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Preventing Chronic Disease
• Volume: 20
• Start Page: E77
• Grant/Funding Information: The authors received no external financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
• Keywords: mental health; chronic disease; sleep
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Mental Health

Abstract

This editorial aims to highlight the complex interplay among sleep, mental health, and chronic disease, emphasizing the critical role that sleep plays in health outcomes and overall well-being. With the mounting evidence linking sleep to numerous health problems — from mental health disorders to chronic diseases — it is paramount that we shift our focus toward understanding sleep not as a passive state but as a vital process for brain restoration and regulation. Recognizing and addressing sleep disturbances and disorders, along with promoting comprehensive strategies for improving sleep health, is a national imperative with far-reaching economic and health implications. The articles in this collection in Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) — Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic Disease — provide valuable insights into the bidirectional relationships between sleep, mental health, and chronic disease throughout the lifespan. Furthermore, the articles shed light on key themes — starting from childhood to young adulthood — while considering the role of parents and sociodemographic factors, the effect of sleep health on various racial and ethnic groups, and the geographic variation in the prevalence of short sleep duration.