# Sleep Health White Paper Released: Asian Sleep Quality Declining\n\nAccording to the newly released "2026 Asia Sleep Health White Paper," average sleep quality among adults in Asia is showing a downward trend.\n\n## Key Findings\n\n- **Longer Time to Fall Asleep**: It now takes an average of 45 minutes to fall asleep, an increase of 15 minutes compared to 5 years ago.\n- **Reduced Deep Sleep**: The proportion of deep sleep has dropped from 25% to 18%\n-. \n- **More Frequent Nighttime Waking**: The average number of awakenings per night has risen from 1.2 to 2.1 times.\n\n## Main Causes\n\nExperts cite increased work stress, excessive use of electronic devices, and irregular daily schedules as the primary drivers behind declining sleep quality.\n\n## Recommendations for Improvement\n\n1. Establish a consistent sleep schedule.\n2. Avoid using electronic devices 1 hours before bed.\n3. Create a comfortable sleep environment.\n4. Consider natural sleep aids if necessary.