Why do black workers sleep worse? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT03389828

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at why Black professionals often have poorer sleep than their white coworkers. Researchers held focus groups with 263 Black and white adults who work full-time. They asked about work, sleep habits, and health to find patterns that might explain the differences.

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Locations

  • Social and Scientific Systems, Inc.

    Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910, United States

  • Social and Scientific Systems, Inc.

    Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States

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