Childhood health conditions and insomnia among adults in mid-life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known regarding the influence of childhood health broadly and childhood health conditions specifically on insomnia throughout adulthood.

Methods

Health and Retirement Study (HRS) Baby Boomers born 1954-1965 were investigated. We fitted regression models predicting self-reported insomnia based on twenty-three retrospectively reported specific childhood health conditions (e.g., measles) and general childhood health measures and adjusted for demographics, childhood socioeconomic status, and adult socioeconomic status.

Results

Nearly all the measures of childhood health significantly increased insomnia symptoms in adulthood. In a model where all measures were included, we found that respiratory disorders, headaches, stomach problems, and concussions w

SUBMITTER: Sheehan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10065450 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature