Connecticut is home to pastoral fields, a craggy shoreline, and dozens of mattress stores. But, according to a new study by the CDC, it s not easy to get a good nights sleep here. Especially in three of our major cities: New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury. In fact, all three landed in the Top 20 of America s Most Sleep-Deprived Small Cities .
According to the article, sleep deprivation is associated with a variety of other serious health concerns: High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Depression, Cardiovascular Disease, and Obesity. A correlation has been drawn between sleep deprivation and poor physical and mental health. The CDC estimates that 70 million Americans are experiencing insufficient sleep, 7 hours or less a night.