A Swedish study found that teens who got less than seven hours of sleep each night were almost 50 percent more likely to develop the chronic disease MS, compared to those who got enough sleep.
The new study revealed that young people who don't get enough sleep are more likely to develop Multiple Screlosis (MS). "Insufficient sleep and poor sleep quality during adolescence seem to increase the risk of developing MS later on. Adequate sleep, which is essential for adequate immune function, may be another preventive factor against MS," the scientists noted in the study.
Using data from previous studies on the disease, 2,075 MS patients and 3,164 healthy people were examined. Researchers investigated how sleeping more than 7 hours a night compared to non-sleepers.
'INSUFFICIENT SLEEP IS MORE COMMON IN ADOLESCENTS'
The study, which began in 2004, found that insufficient sleep was associated with an increased risk of MS, prompting researchers to question whether sleep quality also plays a role in the disease. The researchers concluded that those who reported "poor" sleep quality had a 50 percent higher risk of developing MS than those who reported "good" sleep.
"Insufficient or irregular sleep is a common condition among adolescents, partly due to the physiological, psychological and social changes that occur during this age period," the study said.
NO TREATMENT
While it is known that MS, which has no cure yet, is a nervous system disease that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide, nothing can be said about its exact cause yet. However, according to research, genetics, geography, vitamin D deficiency, smoking, obesity and infections all play a role in the development of MS.
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