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How Much Sleep Do Adults Need According to the CDC? Quote the Exact L…
Asked: How much sleep do adults need according to the CDC? Quote the exact line from the CDC page
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Adults 18–60
CDC: "Adult 18–60 years — 7 or more hours" [1]
Good to know
Getting enough sleep can help you get sick less often and stay at a healthy weight [1]
It can reduce stress, improve your mood, and improve your heart health and metabolism [1]
It can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke [1]
Sleep by age
The CDC page states: "Adult 18–60 years — 7 or more hours" [1]. For adults 61–64 it lists 7–9 hours, and for 65 and older 7–8 hours [1].