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Insomnia Linked to 26% Higher Stroke Risk, Review Finds
Key Takeaways
- A review in Sleep Medicine Reviews found insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke (HR 1.26; 95% CI 1.05–1.53).
- People with insomnia had 28% higher odds of hospital admission for any reason (OR 1.28).
- Insomnia was also linked to depression and suicidal behaviours, with suggested links to dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease.
- The review combined existing systematic reviews with three new ones covering stroke, occupational injuries and hospitalisation, drawing on over 1.3 million participants across seven health outcomes.
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