32 Percent Of Indians Don't Get Adequate Sleep Because They're Distracted By Their Smartphone

Ever feel like you¡¯re tired out all week until the weekend rolls by? You¡¯re not getting enough sleep and you wake up bleary-eyed each morning for another day at the office?

Well as it turns out, you¡¯re not alone.

According to a new global survey by Philips, Indians are missing out on a lot of sleep because we¡¯re too busy with our technology. As it turns out, 32 percent of Indians say technology is a major sleep distraction for them, while 19 percent blame that on their work hours overlapping with their preferred sleep timings.

On top of that, 66 percent of Indians also feel that exercise is the most important factor to stay healthy, even more so than adequate sleep, though some seem to believe they go hand in hand. The survey noted that 45 percent of Indians use meditation to ensure they have a good sleep cycle, while 24 percent splurge on specialised bedding.

Awareness of sleep disorders is currently on the rise across the world, but Indian¡¯s still don¡¯t seem to consider it a priority. Across the world, 26 percent of people say they¡¯re struggling with insomnia, while 21 percent say annoying snorers kept them awake. Aside from that, 26 percent of people across the world say technology keeps them up at night, but 58 percent say it¡¯s worrying about things in their life.

The survey covered 15,000 adults across 13 countries, so it may not have the best representation possible. However, it¡¯s still a decent statistic, spread across the US, UK, Germany, Poland, France, India, China, and more.

¡°While sleeping well is essential for good health, more than 100 million people suffer from sleep apnea globally,¡± the survey says. ¡°More than 80 percent of these people remain undiagnosed and 30 per cent find it difficult to initiate and maintain sleep.¡±