Hypertension and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Sleep Outcomes among Adults in the 2011-2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Racial/ethnic disparities in sleep outcomes may compound cardiovascular health (CVH) risks, particularly among adults with hypertension (HTN). This study examines differences in sleep health across racial/ethnic groups, with a primary focus on adults with HTN.

Methods

We analyzed NHANES data (2011-2023) for adults aged ≥20 years. Sleep outcomes included daytime sleepiness (2015-2020), sleep duration (2011-2023), and sleep quality (2011-2020). HTN was defined as blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg, self-reported diagnosis, or antihypertensive use. Regression models assessed associations between race/ethnicity and each sleep outcome, adjusting for relevant covariates. Analyses were stratified by HTN status to examine differences among adults with and without HTN. All models

SUBMITTER: Metlock FE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12802884 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature