Earthquake and Sleep Health Effects

Despite receiving little attention in the scientific literature, earthquakes are known to affect sleep patterns indirectly and can contribute to the development or worsening of sleep disorders. Earthquake-caused disruptions, such as structural damage, displacement, and unstable living conditions, cr...

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Published inJournal of Turkish Sleep Medicine Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 141 - 146
Main Authors Balbay, Ege Güleç, Annakkaya, Ali Nihat, Balbay, Öner
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Galenos Yayinevi 30.09.2024
Subjects
anxiety
earthquake
positive airway pressure (pap)
sleep
stress
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Summary:Despite receiving little attention in the scientific literature, earthquakes are known to affect sleep patterns indirectly and can contribute to the development or worsening of sleep disorders. Earthquake-caused disruptions, such as structural damage, displacement, and unstable living conditions, create uncomfortable and anxious sleeping environments. Psychological factors such as fear, stress, and anxiety can contribute to sleep disruption. Physical injuries from earthquakes can disrupt sleep due to pain and discomfort. Additionally, infrastructure disruptions such as power outages and utility damage create uncomfortable or unsafe sleeping conditions. This review presents a comprehensive and systematic overview of the relationship between earthquakes and sleep health.
ISSN:2148-1504
2148-1504
DOI:10.4274/jtsm.galenos.2023.87059