Epidemiology of insomnia and the need for diagnosis and treatment.
Insomnia is a common complaint of patients, yet not all patients have primary insomnia. Insomnia can be a significant health problem and may also accompany aging, stress, depression, and other illnesses. Several barriers exist to treatment, but incorporating simple questions may serve as step in guiding diagnosis and treatment.
Richardson
Gary S
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Sleep Disorders and Research Center, Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Center, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. grs@attglobal.net
D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy