Bangor residents are among the UK’s most sleep deprived and those affected by sleep disorders, according to researchers.
As the nights get lighter in the UK, many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep. And with 22 common sleep disorders affecting the population in the UK, it’s no surprise that the search volume is as high as 462,130.
Dank Geek therefore conducted a study using online search data to figure out which UK cities experience sleep disorders the most. And they have revealed that Bangor is one of the top cities in the UK and the top city in Wales where residents are actively seeking information for all 22 sleep disorders.
To provide deeper insights and practical advice, they have collaborated with Rise Science medical reviewer, Chester Wu, MD, who is double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine.
Bangor, with a population of 15,100, has been ranked third, recording 300 searches, which translates to an impressive 198.68 searches per 10,000 residents. Here are the top three sleep disorders:
Bangor was searching the most for Sleep Apnea with 50 searches
Insomnia comes in second for Bangor with 30 searches
In third was Restless Leg Syndrome with 40 searches
Dank Geek also looked for the top searched sleeping disorder in all UK cities, and can reveal that “Sleep Apnea” is first, followed by “Insomnia” and “Restless Leg Syndrome”.
Dank Geek shared these results with sleeping expert, Chester Wu, who provided his professional insight about most popular sleeping disorders: “Insomnia is generally considered the most common sleep disorder. But Sleep apnea is definitely one that is affecting more people recently and often goes undiagnosed for many, especially women.”
Chester Wu also offers his thoughts on the causes of sleep deprivation: “One of the most common causes of sleeping problems is poor sleep hygiene. This can come in a variety of forms, but things like keeping a regular sleep schedule can help. If you don’t have a good sleep schedule it can cause circadian misalignment which will make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.”
He suggests that age does not affect your sleeping pattern, instead he says: “Your sleep need doesn’t decrease with age, it instead becomes harder to get enough healthy sleep. Ageing is associated with lighter and more fragmented sleep that comes from physical discomfort due to underlying health issues and/or medications as well as changes in our circadian rhythms which become less robust and shift their timing earlier.”
