Sleeping for less than five hours per night from middle to late life increases the risk of at least two chronic diseases, a UK study has found.

A chronic condition was 20% more likely to be identified in persons over the age of 50 who reported obtaining five hours of sleep per night or less, according to research from the University College London (UCL) in the UK. 
In comparison to individuals who slept for up to seven hours, they were also 40% more likely to be given a diagnosis for two or more chronic diseases after a 25-year period of follow-up. 

The study, which was published in the journal PLOS Medicine, also discovered that, compared to people who slept for up to seven hours each night, those who slept for five hours or less at the ages of 50, 60, and 70 had a 30%– 40% higher risk of multimorbidity, or being identified as having two or more chronic diseases. According to research lead author Severine Sabia, "Multimorbidity is on the rise in high-income nations and more than half of older persons now have at least two chronic conditions." 

Multimorbidity is linked to high hospital admission rates, disability, and healthcare service consumption, Ms. Sabia said, adding that this is proving to be a significant burden for public health. They also found that a sleep duration of five hours or less at age 50 was connected to a 25% higher risk of mortality over the subsequent years. 

The fundamental explanation for this is that short sleep duration raises the risk of chronic diseases, which in turn raises the risk of death. "People's sleep patterns and patterns vary as they age. However, it is advised to sleep for 7 to 8 hours every night because sleeping more or less has been linked to specific chronic conditions in the past "Ms. Sabia noted. 

Over a period of 25 years, the researchers looked at the association between each participant's sleep duration, mortality, and whether they were multimorbid, such as with heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.

World Sight Day: Best foods to boost your eye health

Mother’s intake of ultra-processed food linked with obesity risk in kids

5 Food items to avoid before night