twice as likely to be sleep-deprived, compared with their white counterparts.Also, Black and Hispanic adults who live in inner-city areas, in particular, are more likely to sleep for shorter periods.
In addition, Black and Latinx individuals tend to work less conventional hours and more inconvenient shifts, which can derail circadian rhythms and interfere with regular sleep schedules.
In this context, we asked three healthcare professionals about broader disparities in sleep: What are the roles of socioeconomic inequalities?
How does racial discrimination come into play? And how can doctors’ guidance about sleep better reflect and account for these disparities?To find out, we spoke with Dr.