A third of U.S. adults don’t get enough sleep, new CDC report warns

Americans are exhausted, a new CDC report showsNearly a third of all U.S. adults are sleeping fewer than the recommended seven hours per night on averageBy Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron Deagreez/Getty ImagesJoin Our Community of Science Lovers!Are you tired? If so, you aren’t alone. An alarming number of the country’s adults are tired most days, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And that could have significant implications for public health.In 2024, the year the data were collected, nearly a third of all U.S. adults slept fewer than the recommended seven hours per night on average. Only a little more than half of U.S. adults said they woke up feeling “well-rested” on most days.It’s hard to overstate how important sleep is for your health: Research shows that getting enough rest can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, help regulate hormones, and keep blood sugar under control and that it may even help fight dementia. It can also affect your mood and mental health.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful