A Meta Analysis of Indoor Temperature Impacts on Sleep Duration, Mortality Risk, and Economic Costs in Older Adults

Abstract

Of U.S. householders aged 60+, 19% reported difficulty paying energy bills and 11% kept their homes at unhealthy indoor temperatures (IT). Extreme IT may impact sleep health. Healthy sleep is essential for daily functioning and long-term health, yet 33% of adults report short sleep duration (SSD, < 7 hours).