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Young women with insomnia at higher risk for car accidents

Publish date:: March 11, 2020

Key clinical point: Insomnia symptoms and use of sleep medications is linked to motor vehicle accidents.

Major finding: Accidents involving women age 18-29 were associated with insomnia symptoms (HR, 1.83) and daytime sleepiness (HR, 2.42).

Study details: Prospective longitudinal study (n = 3,413).

Disclosures: The study was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health. Dr. Sundar and Dr. Seay have no relevant disclosures.

Citation:

Morin C et al. Sleep. 2020 Feb 29. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa032.

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