Sleep disorders cost Switzerland 15 billion

Medical treatments, reduced performance, illness-related absences, long-term inability to work: poor sleep among the Swiss population is costing our healthcare system and our economy dearly. A recent study puts a figure on the direct and indirect costs of sleep disorders.

SRF Daily Talk with Albrecht Vorster

In the SRF daily talk, sleep researcher Albrecht Vorster emphasizes that sleep disorders can not only make you tired, but also sick and unable to concentrate. He recommends treating sleep as a health priority: a regular sleep rhythm, sufficient daylight in the morning and avoiding bright light in the evening support restful sleep. Anyone who sleeps poorly for a long period of time despite good habits should seek professional help – because good sleep is the basis for mental performance and long-term health.