Economic woes ''mean less sleep''
15/10/2008
The current economic downturn is responsible for half of all people across Britain losing sleep at night, a recent study has found.
NetDoctor''s study, which measured levels of rest in 1,000 men and women, found that although sleep problems were quite common for many people, the results of the most recent study were worrying, with sleep the newest victim of the credit crunch.
It was found that one-fifth of people interviewed was regularly getting less than five hours of sleep each night, with one-tenth saying that it took them two hours or more to get their head down every evening in bed.
Commenting on the data, Dr Roger Henderson said: "It is important to remember that there are a number of simple ways in which to ensure a more restful night''s sleep."
He added that people should "opt for a milky drink such as hot chocolate" if desiring rest.
Also affected by the credit crunch, the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games in 2012 is considering moving events elsewhere as opposed to making temporary venues.
