Prevalence and risk factors for insomnia in community-dwelling elderly in northern Taiwan

Conclusion The results indicate that the aging process itself is not responsible for the increased prevalence of insomnia often reported in older people. Instead, physical symptoms, receipt of medication for chronic diseases, mental health status, living status, and perceived level of well-being affected the risk of insomnia.

Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - November 3, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research