Ohio among top five states where residents get the least sleep, study says

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent study has named Ohio as one of the most sleep-deprived states in the country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults aged 18 to 60 get at least seven hours of sleep per night. One third of U.S. adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. 

Some states are more affected by a lack of sleep than others – a BetOhio.com study compiled data from the CDC to see which states have the highest percentage of people sleeping less than seven hours a day. 

Ohio came in fourth place, with 40.45% of Ohioans reporting they regularly sleep less than seven hours per night. Taking first place was West Virginia (43.34%), in second place was Kentucky (42.81%), in third place was Tennessee (41.90%) and in fifth place was Alabama (40.27%).

A lack of sleep increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression, according to the CDC.

To get more sleep at night, the CDC suggests the following:

• Consistently go to bed and get up at the same time every day. 
• Sleep in a dark, quiet and relaxing bedroom that is at a comfortable temperature.
• Do not have electronic devices such as TVs, computers and phones in the bedroom.
• Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bed.
• Do not use tobacco. 
• Exercise during the day. 

The states where residents get the most sleep according to the study are Minnesota, with 30.56% of adults reporting regularly getting less than seven hours of sleep per night, South Dakota (31.14%), Colorado (31.30%), Nebraska (31.35%) and Vermont (32.18%).