Who is affected by insomnia?

Insomnia is a common problem and it can affect anyone. Read to know more on who is affected by insomnia.

• Insomnia can affect any age group be it adults, elderly and even children. About 20 to 40% of all adults experience insomnia during a year time.
• Women are more commonly affected by insomnia as compared to men .
• Prevalence of insomnia increases with age i.e. insomnia is more common in older people. You are more likely to experience insomnia if you have a family history of insomnia.
• Insomnia occurs more often in people from lower socio-economic (income) groups.
• People who are substance dependent such as on alcohol or drugs, people with mental health disorders are more often affected by insomnia. About 90% of people with depression suffer from insomnia.