Sleeping disorder inherited: study

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A US study of the genes of over 450 000 people found 57 gene regions that could be linked insomnia, indicating that the sleep disorder is inherited. The genetic regions also shared connections with various conditions, particularly coronary artery disease and depression. In South Africa, the disorder affects about one in three people and previous research indicates that insomnia increases the risk of anxiety disorders, alcoholism, major depression and heart disease.

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