Why Are We Sleeping Less?
- In 2024, according to the latest data from the National institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INSV), the average sleep duration of the French fell at 6:42 a.m.
- Worse, more than a third of French people say thay sleep less than 6 hours a night, a so -called "little chronic sleeper" profile.
- On the road, drowsiness is the first cause of fatal accidents.
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In 2024, according to the latest data from the National institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INSV), the average sleep duration of the French fell at 6:42 a.m. per night. This figure is alarming since it is much lower than 7 to 8 hours recommended by WHO for healthy adults.
Worse, more than a third of French people say thay sleep less than 6 hours a night, a so -called “little chronic sleeper” profile. This situation is not trivial. Solid epidemiological studies, such as those reported by the High Authority for Health (HAS), show that insufficient sleep increases sharply The risk of cardiovascular disease, obesityof Type 2 diabetesbut also psychiatric disorders as well as depression.
On the road, drowsiness is the first cause of fatal accidents. In France, each year, around 25 % of fatal accidents are linked to driving while sleepy, recalls road safety. In short, our sleep is a serious matter that goes beyond the simple fact of being tired.
But why are we all tired all the time?
Our nights are chopped up by modernity!
It’s not just a question of quantity. The quality of sleep also degrades severely. 85 % of French people wake up at least once a night, according to an investigation by the National institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INSV).
What’s more, our lifestyles are to blame. First of all, the blue light emitted by screens (smartphones, tablets, computers) in the evening inhibits the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone.
Then,the pace of life is accelerating. We are constantly connected, we have difficulty disconnecting, and we are subject to chronic stress. This stress disrupts our circadian rhythms, our natural biological clock.
the working conditions are often a source of sleep disruption. Shift work, long hours, and the pressure to be constantly available all contribute to sleep deprivation.