Table 3

Specific causes of insomnia as a proportion of those with a sleep problem, n = 388

ConditionProportion of those with specific condition compared with those with a reported sleep problem, n (%)95% CI
Depression195 (50)45 to 55
Anxiety185 (48)43 to 53
Obstructive sleep apnoea34 (9)6 to 12
Delayed sleep phase disordera7 (2)1 to 4
Sleep walking5 (1)0 to 3
Bruxism11 (3)2 to 5
Restless legs86 (22)18 to 27
General health problem165 (43)38 to 47
Alcohol problem31 (8)6 to 11
Other substance problem17 (4)2 to 7
Primary insomniaa45 (12)9 to 15
  • a Primary insomnia and delayed sleep phase disorder are mutually exclusive. All other conditions are not.