Links of Common Infections with Sleep in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Modification by Race in the Baltimore Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study

Key Points

• Common infections appear linked to better sleep profiles and longer sleep in minoritized adults, unlike White adults.
• The study identifies a relationship between common infections and sleep, with notable racial differences.
• Analysis based on data from the Baltimore Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study highlights significant racial disparities.
• Further research is warranted to explore the sources of varying sleep impacts across different races.