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Insomnia.(Adult Health Advisor)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- February 1, 2008
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What is insomnia?
Having insomnia means you often have trouble falling or staying asleep or going back to sleep if you awaken. Insomnia can be either a short-term or a long-term problem.
Insomnia affects 1 in 3 adults every year in the US.
How does it occur?
Causes of insomnia include:
* stress such as a big deadline at work, a financial problem, or a sick family member
* being overweight