Asian-White Disparities in Short Sleep Duration (2014)

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Although short sleep is associated with an increased risk of morbidity as well as mortality and has been shown to vary by industry of employment and occupation, little is known about the relationship between work and sleep among Asian Americans. In professional and support-service occupations, short sleep was higher among Asians, but was not different among laborers. Conclusions U.S. Asian-White disparities in short sleep varied by industries, suggesting a need to consider both race and occupational characteristics to identify high-risk individuals.