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International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2015,5,4,293-296.DOI:10.4103/2230-8598.165953Published:Oct 2015Type:Original ArticlePrevalence of insomnia in urban population of West Bengal: A community-based cross-sectional studySuman Kumar Roy, Anup Kumar Bhattacharjee, Chandrani Chakraborti, and Ritesh Singh Suman Kumar Roy, Anup Kumar Bhattacharjee1, Chandrani Chakraborti2, Ritesh Singh Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Kalyani, Nadia, 2Department of Nutrition, Swarupganj Pansila Balika Vidyalaya, Nabadwip, West Bengal,1Department of Medicine, MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, Bihar, India Abstract:Background: The complaint of insomnia is one of the most common symptoms a physician encounters in his/her day-to-day practice. Though rarely present as the stand-alone problem, it accompanies other organic or psychological symptoms. Its incidence is on the rise in ever increasing stressful life of present times. Objectives: The objective was to study the prevalence and some sociodemographic factors associated with insomnia among the urban population of Kamarhati municipal area of district 24 Parganas (N) of the state West Bengal. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out at “Kamarhati” municipal area. Ten percent of householders of two randomly selected wards were surveyed. Self-reported sleep questionnaire insomnia symptoms questionnaire (ISQ) was administered to all adult members. Persons with a history of major psychiatric illness, regular shift work, daily alcohol consumption more than four units and on chemotherapy or radiotherapy were excluded from the survey. Results: ISQ identified 15.4% prevalence of insomnia. It was high in persons with co-morbid chronic physical illness (28.1%) compared to persons free from that (10.9%) (P < 0.001). Insomnia was significantly higher among people living in joint families than those living in a nuclear family. The prevalence of insomnia increases significantly with the increasing age (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Findings of this study showed that the prevalence of insomnia in urban India is high. Increased life expectancy, increased burden of chronic illnesses, changing lifestyle, uncertainty of urban life contributes to high prevalence of insomnia that in turn affects quality of life. Keywords:Insomnia, insomnia symptom questionnaire, PrevalenceView:PDF (410.7 KB)
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IntroductionStudies around the world among general population showed that the prevalence of insomnia ranges between 10% and 48%.[4,5,6] Much of this variation of prevalence may be explained by the use of different definitions of insomnia in those studies.[3] Insomnia can have important consequences for sufferers and may affect health, work, and quality of life
Findings of this study showed that the prevalence of insomnia in urban India is high
In the 40-50 years of age group that corresponds to perimenopausal period in women, insomnia prevalence was significantly higher among female than male participants
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Studies around the world among general population showed that the prevalence of insomnia ranges between 10% and 48%.[4,5,6] Much of this variation of prevalence may be explained by the use of different definitions of insomnia in those studies.[3] Insomnia can have important consequences for sufferers and may affect health, work, and quality of life Such associations include the development of depression,[4] increased use of health care services[6,7] and a higher risk of motor vehicle accidents.[8] Several studies looking at the relationship between insomnia and work have found associations with absenteeism from
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