![Chart: Self-reported Sleep-related Difficulties Among Adults ≥20 Years, 2005-2006 & 2007-2008. 23.2% (49.2 mil) concentrating on things; 18.2% (38.8 mil) remembering things; 13.3% (28.2 mil) working on hobbies; 11.3% (24.0 mil) driving or taking public transportation; 10.5% (22.3 mil) taking care of financial affairs; 8.6% (18.3 mil) performing employed or volunteer work.](http://www.cdc.gov/Features/dsSleep/dsSleep_270px.jpg)
Persons experiencing sleep insufficiency are also more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and obesity, as well as from cancer, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life and productivity.
Sleep insufficiency may be caused by broad scale societal factors such as round-the-clock access to technology and work schedules, but sleep disorders such as insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea also play an important role.
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