Daytime Sleepiness Raises Death Risk in Middle-Aged Women
A major study links excessive daytime sleepiness to higher mortality in women aged 50 to 65
Topline
A large observational study of over 40,000 women veterans found that excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), measured using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, was associated with a 16% higher risk of all-cause mortality in women aged 50 to 65 but not in younger or older age groups.
Study Details
Researchers analyzed data from 40,250 women veterans between 1…
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