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Here's what the best cities for sleep have in common — and what you can learn from them

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Sleep medicine doctors say other factors also make a city good for sleep.

Doctors say light pollution, air pollution and noise levels are important factors to consider.

The CDC has a breakdown of the percentage of adults who report not getting enough sleep, which ranges from 30% in Vermont to 46% in Hawaii .

More in Health “The main rule of thumb is to create as much contrast as possible between your daytime environment and activities and your nighttime environment and activities,” Wu says. Of course, if you’re consistently struggling with sleep, it’s important to talk to a medical professional for an evaluation — regardless of the city you live in. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission..

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