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Poor sleep linked to nine-month career loss for over-50s

Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Updated August 19

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  • Compared with participants who had no sleep disturbances, those with moderate sleep disturbances could expect to work nearly five fewer months within the 50-68 age range and those with severe sleep disturbances eight fewer months.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the importance of supporting sleep health and treating sleep problems, particularly among those with low socioeconomic status, to increase workforce participation with advancing age.

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