NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk adults have the second highest percentage in the U.S. for getting less than seven hours of sleep per night, according to a study done by SmartAsset.
This lack of sleep could be correlated with long-term health issues, according to the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. On average, around 33.8% of people in United States’ largest cities don’t get enough sleep, which is quantified as being less than seven hours.
The CDC also tied lack of sleep to the potential for a higher risk of dangerous accidents.
To determine cities where residents are getting the most and least sleep, SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities.
See the table below for the ranks:
Top 10 Cities Where Residents Are Getting a Full Night's Sleep
Percent of adults getting at least seven hours of sleep per night on average.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota: 25.4%
- Madison, Wisconsin: 25.8%
- Portland, Oregon: 26.5%
- Seattle, Washington: 27.4%
- Denver, Colorado: 27.5%
- St. Paul, Minnesota: 28.2%
(tie) 7. Lincoln, Nebraska: 28.3%
(tie) 7. Omaha, Nebraska: 28.3% - Arlington, Virginia: 28.4%
- Boise, Idaho: 28.5%
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