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Apr 16, 2018 · The survey showed that the average Malaysian sleeps 6.3 hours, although it is recommended to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Four out of ten take more than 30 minutes to sleep, even though the normal rate is 10 to 20 minutes, the survey added.
According to a report in the Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 9 in 10 Malaysians experience some level of insomnia and have one or more sleep problems. Around 35 per cent also have a sleep disorder with more than 53 per cent of Malaysia's workforce getting less than the minimal seven hours sleep in a 24-hour period.
This was a community-based survey in 4 Malaysian states. The prevalence of insomnia symptom was 33.8%, and 12.2% of the subjects had chronic insomnia. Insomnia was more common among elderly; those who were separated, divorced, or widowed; and those who smoked at bedtime.
Nov 27, 2012 · We aimed to document the prevalence of self-reported insomnia symptoms and sleep patterns amongst adult primary care attendees in Malaysia, to see if this was associated with socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, to ascertain the impact of insomnia on daily functioning and to describe the psychological profile of patients with insomnia.
Jul 11, 2023 · KUALA LUMPUR – Insomnia, a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night, is on the rise in Malaysia. Hence, appropriate education, awareness initiatives, and therapies must be provided to individuals needing them, experts said.
Jun 9, 2008 · This was a community-based survey in 4 Malaysian states. The prevalence of insomnia symptom was 33.8%, and 12.2% of the subjects had chronic insomnia. Insomnia was more common among elderly; those who were separated, divorced, or widowed; and those who smoked at bedtime.
Jul 13, 2021 · Given the scarcity of data on sleep insufficiency in developing countries and its emerging importance in public health, this study aims to provide the prevalence and factors associated with insufficient sleep among working Malaysian adults.
