Insomnia and its relationship to health-care utilization, work absenteeism, productivity and accidents
Sleep MedicinePublished 27 August 2008
MSW Michael R. Daley, Charles M. Morin, Mélanie LeBlanc, Jean‐Pierre Grégoire, Josée Savard, Lucie Baillargeon
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It is indicated that insomnia is associated with significant morbidity in terms of health problems and health-care utilization, work absenteeism and reduced productivity, and risk of non-motor-vehicle accidents.
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This study indicates that insomnia is associated with significant morbidity in terms of health problems and health-care utilization, work absenteeism and reduced productivity, and risk of non-motor-vehicle accidents. Future studies should evaluate whether treating insomnia can reverse this morbidity.
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