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Mexican Americans and Mexico-born adults report significantly less long sleep (≥9 hours) compared to non-Hispanic Whites and US-born individuals, respectively.
Mexican Americans and Mexico-born adults are less likely to get long sleep (≥9 hours) than non-Hispanic Whites. This is a demographic trend, not a health recommendation. If you are in this group, focus on achieving 7-8 hours of quality sleep rather than extending it.
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Mexican Americans reported less long sleep (OR = 0.36, P = 0.032).
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Large, nationally representative cross-sectional sample with statistical adjustments.
Source
Short and Long Sleep Duration Associated with Race/Ethnicity, Sociodemographics, and Socioeconomic Position
Julia Whinnery et al. · SLEEP · 2014
DOI 10.5665/sleep.3508
cross_sectional · n=4850Cited 427×
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