Insomnia Causes (Cont.)

Risk Factors for Insomnia

While not specific insomnia causes, certain factors seem to make individuals more likely to experience insomnia. These are called insomnia risk factors. Examples of these insomnia risk factors include:
 
  • Advanced age (insomnia occurs more frequently in those over age 60)
  • Being female
  • Having a history of depression.
     

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD