ResMed Survey Highlights Growing Sleep Awareness but Persistent Action Gap
Event summary
- ResMed's sixth annual Global Sleep Survey polled 30,000 people across 13 countries.
- 53% of respondents rank sleep as the most important behavior for long-term health, ahead of diet and exercise.
- Only 23% of those who would seek medical help for sleep issues actually do so.
- Wearable use for sleep tracking surged from 16% in 2025 to 53% in 2026.
The big picture
ResMed's survey underscores the growing recognition of sleep as a critical health pillar, yet highlights significant challenges in translating awareness into action. The surge in wearable use suggests an opportunity for tech-driven solutions to improve sleep health outcomes. As the market for sleep technology expands, ResMed's ability to leverage these insights could shape its competitive positioning in the home healthcare sector.
What we're watching
- Awareness vs. Action
- How ResMed will bridge the gap between sleep awareness and meaningful action among consumers.
- Wearable Integration
- Whether increased wearable use will drive more proactive medical consultations for sleep issues.
- Gender Disparities
- The pace at which gender-specific barriers to quality sleep, such as stress and family responsibilities, are addressed.
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