Research Progress on Sleep Health

Abstract

Sleep health is a novel concept, a multidimensional sleep-wakefulness pattern that adapts to individual, social, and environmental demands to promote physical and mental well-being. Current research has found that sleep health is not only associated with physiological health issues such as diabetes, overweight/obesity, and cardiovascular risks but also has significant impacts on mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Previous sleep-related studies have primarily focused on identifying and treating sleep disorders and problems, with less attention to the positive attributes of sleep health. This review summarizes studies on sleep health, including its definition, measurement tools, and correlations with health outcomes, aiming to foster a more comprehensive understanding of sleep health and provide a reference for research on sleep health among Chinese residents.

Keywords

• sleep health|health outcomes|evaluation tool|chronic disease|mental health|review