Sleep Quality as an Important Metric

Sleep is critical for health, productivity, and relationships.Yet, night after night, millions toss and turn, wrestling with stress, anxiety, and restlessness. The Global State of SleepTo better understand the state of sleep quality around the world, Resmed conducted its fifth annual Global Sleep Survey, which reached 30,026 people across 13 markets and found a widespread global sleep crisis.While many people manage to hit the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's recommended minimum of seven hours of sleep 1 , they aren't satisfied with the quality of their sleep and are starting the day without feeling rested nearly three times a week.It's a paradox of modern life-sleep quality is falling short even as its value is being increasingly acknowledged.Here's the kicker: despite acknowledging the problem, many people have resigned themselves to poor sleep, with one in four (22%) unwilling to seek help.This number climbs to 33% in the U.S., Japan, and Singapore, and 41% in Australia.This complacency comes at a cost-worsened moods, reduced concentration, strained relationships, and diminished workplace performance.2 So, what's holding people back?Why is sleep quality often overlooked?This report explores the barriers to better sleep, the impact of sleep deprivation, and solutions to reclaiming restful nights. A World Struggling With Poor Sleep