Prevalence of insomnia and associated factors in South Korea
Journal of Psychosomatic ResearchPublished 1 July 2002
Maurice M. Ohayon, Seung‐Chul Hong
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Investigating the prevalence and correlates of insomnia in the general population of South Korea finds that insomnia is widespread, affecting nearly one in five individuals and many of them would benefit from medical help; however, few insomnia subjects are consulting for this problem.
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As in Western countries, insomnia is widespread in South Korea, affecting nearly one in five individuals. Many of them would benefit from medical help; however, few insomnia subjects are consulting for this problem. An educational effort is needed for both the general population and the physicians.
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