Sleep researchers are investigating the concept of how race effects one’s ability to sleep well. Sleep researchers, epidemiologists, and psychologists have conducted various studies and many have come to a general consensus: non-Hispanic white Americans tend to get a better quality of sleep than other races in the United States. Black Americans are less likely to experience restful sleep and have less time to sleep. While these findings appear to be consistent, researchers are still unclear about why this is. Some believe that nature or nurture, possibly even socioeconomic status, can influence one’s ability to get a restful night’s sleep.
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