Sleep apnea symptoms were reported by 14 percent of the women, and there were no significant differences in occurrence by age or life stage. Top of page Consequences American women don't get enough quality sleep. Their lack of sleep results in a range of negative consequences, from drowsy driving to interference with daily work, family responsibilities and relationships. Half of women surveyed have driven while drowsy and 14 percent have actually dozed off at the wheel during the past year. Fifty percent report that their sleep problems interfered with daily activities a few days or more each month.
Job performance is another area affected by poor sleep.
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