'The first-ever federal health study about sleeping pill usage suggests that sleep is growing ever more elusive for Americans.
According to the latest information, between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation, with increasing numbers relying on prescription sleep aids.
The CDC report, based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005 to 2010), found that nearly nine million Americans take prescription sleeping pills in pursuit of good night’s rest.
Usage differences were found based on age, gender, race and ethnicity. The report listed the following key findings:'
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