# Sleep patterns and their correlation with cardiovascular health in the general population: A cross-sectional study

## TL;DR

This study shows that both short and long sleep durations are linked to higher cardiovascular risk, emphasizing the importance of healthy sleep habits.

## Contribution

The study identifies specific sleep durations and quality as significant predictors of cardiovascular risk in a general population.

## Key findings

- Short sleep duration (<6 hours) and poor sleep quality are significantly associated with higher cardiovascular risk.
- Optimal sleep duration (7-8 hours) correlates with the lowest cardiovascular risk scores.
- Long sleep duration increases cardiovascular risk, especially in individuals with obesity and hypertension.

## Abstract

Sleep patterns, including duration and quality, are closely linked to cardiovascular health. This cross-sectional study of 100
participants aged 30-65 years assessed sleep patterns using validated questionnaires and measured cardiovascular health using the
Framingham Risk Score. Short sleep duration (<6 hours) and poor sleep quality were significantly associated with higher cardiovascular
risk (p < 0.001), while optimal sleep duration (7-8 hours) correlated with the lowest risk scores (p = 0.002). Long sleep duration
also increased cardiovascular risk, particularly in individuals with conditions such as obesity and hypertension. These findings
underscore the importance of promoting healthy sleep habits as a key strategy in preventing cardiovascular disease in the general
population.