Insomnia Statistics You HAVE To Know

The overall economic costs of insomnia in the United States are about $30 to $35 billion.

Approximately 60 million people in the United States suffer from insomnia, but many are undiagnosed and untreated. Insomnia has been linked to a variety of health problems, including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, hypertension, and depression.

The direct cost of insomnia spent on health care is estimated at about $15 billion annually in the United States. These costs of medical care cover those borne by the patient for self-treatment and those borne by the health care system, such as organized health care providers and insurance groups.

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, nearly $15 billion annually is spent on health care related to insomnia, while $50 billion is lost in productivity.

Sleep loss can affect your job. Research shows many adverse effects on workers’ performance, including impaired problem-solving, communications, and motor skills, and decreased learning capabilities and memory functions.

An estimated overall cost to businesses of $50 billion a year is attributed to sleep loss, which in turn causes higher stress levels and decreased productivity in the workplace.