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Long-standing sleep disparities exist among minoritized racial/ethnic groups and in populations of lower socioeconomic status.

A growing body of research shows factors beyond an individual’s control can drive disparities and inequities in sleep, much like other areas of health.

Jan 15, 2021 Sleep apnea-associated hypoxia and very short sleep are linked with a higher moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence when compared with “normal” sleep, explains Chandra L. Jackson, PhD, MS. “This relationship highlights the need for novel interventions,” she says. “However, although CKD affects approximately 15% of adults in the United States, there are several gaps in the existing literature regarding its association with poor sleep. Few studies have included multiple sleep characteristics, few include objectively measured sleep characteristics, most...