China News Service, June 6. According to the US "World Journal" report, one-third of American adults do not get enough sleep, and the proportion of Asians suffering from sleep disorders is as high as 37.5%. The professor is conducting a long-term study on sleep and health to learn more about how the sleep and health of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese populations are affected by immigration-related stress.
The Asian Sleep and Health Study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is the first long-term medical study of sleep health in Asian Americans.
Relative to all ethnic groups in the United States, there is currently a very lack of research data on sleep quality in Asians.
This project will examine the impact of immigration and related stress on sleep quality and health in Asian Americans, and the findings will help guide future programs to improve sleep health in Asian communities.
According to preliminary research, Asian Americans have higher rates of sleep deprivation than whites or Hispanics, and older Asians have higher rates of sleep apnea than other ethnic groups, and sleep deprivation can lead to reduced productivity, traffic accidents, occupational Injury, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other sequelae are one of the main factors that endanger health.
The UC Irvine research team is currently seeking volunteers of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese origin living in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Eligibility to participate in the study is 30 years of age or older, and can meet with the research team at least four times in two years. Questionnaire survey. During the research period, a watch that records sleep needs to be worn for 14 nights, and personal blood samples are provided. Volunteers participating in the research can receive a bonus of 150 yuan, as well as information on sleep, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk indicators. Personal Health Report.
(Xiao Diyu)