Research
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Among Hispanic/Latino populations, non-US-born immigrants often exhibit a 'sleep health advantage' with shorter sleep durations and fewer insomnia symptoms compared to US-born counterparts and Whites, though this advantage may diminish with acculturation.
If you are a non-US-born immigrant, you may have inherited sleep habits that are healthier than those of your US-born peers. As you adapt to life in the US, be mindful of acculturation stress and maintain cultural practices that support good sleep.
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Study findings on the non-US-born vs US-born differences in sleep duration among Latinos are consistent and suggestive of an immigrant health advantage. Specifically... Mexican immigrants had 30% lower odds of short habitual sleep (<7 hours) than US-born Whites or US-born Mexican Americans
Why this rating
Based on large datasets (NHIS, HCHS/SOL) but results are mixed regarding sleep quality and depend on specific heritage groups.
Source
<p>Are sleep patterns influenced by race/ethnicity – a marker of relative advantage or disadvantage? Evidence to date</p>
Dayna A. Johnson et al. · Nature and Science of Sleep · 2019
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