A recent study has found a potential association between inadequate sleep and an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. The study, which will be presented at the upcoming American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, analyzed data from 16 different studies involving over a million participants from six countries.
Individuals who reported sleeping less than seven hours per night showed a 7% higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure during the study period. This risk increased to 11% for those who slept less than five hours per night. Interestingly, females who reported inadequate sleep had a 7% higher risk compared to males with similar sleep patterns.
