Have a symptom?
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
Diseases » Insomnia » Risk Factors

Risk Factors for Insomnia

List of Risk Factors for Insomnia

The list of risk factors mentioned for Insomnia in various sources includes:

Risk factors discussion:

Women, the elderly, and individuals with a history of depression are all more likely to experience insomnia. If other conditions (such as stress, anxiety, a medical problem, or the use of certain medications) occur along with the above conditions, insomnia is more likely. (Source: excerpt from Insomnia: NWHIC)

Risks factors for Insomnia: medical news summaries:

The following medical news items are relevant to risk factors for Insomnia:

About risk factors:

Risk factors for Insomnia are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Insomnia makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Insomnia. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Insomnia. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center.


