Britons are the worst sleepers in the world, according to a study.
The study found that 37% of adults in Britain said they did not sleep enough and more than two in five were so worn out they had no energy to exercise.
Irish, Canadians and Americans followed in the league of people who say they got too little sleep.
Irish, Canadians and Americans followed in the league of people who say they got too little sleep.
People from India get the most sleep, according to the study of 13 countries by health insurer Aviva found.
Experts blame the modern British culture that undervalues the importance of sleep and sees people who spend hours in bed as weak and lazy.
Margaret Thatcher was admired for being able to function on just three hours' a night but David Cameron was mocked for "chillaxing" and enjoying early nights.
Aviva UK Heath Medical Director Dr Doug Wright said: "If it feels like you're always running on empty, you're not alone: our research shows that as a nation we're some of the worst sleepers in the world, with two in five of us feeling we are not getting the right amount of sleep.
"The importance of getting a decent night's sleep should never be underestimated. Sleep plays an important role in mental and physical health, with your body using this time to renew and repair.
"However it, it's very easy to make a habit of going to bed too late, or not being able to switch off when you do eventually turn in for the night.
"Sometimes a few lifestyle changes are all that's needed to boost your sleep levels, such as establishing a routine, eating dinner earlier in the night or avoid TV and mobile phone screens before bed."
Dr Wright said if stress, anxiety or mental health issues are keeping people awake at night they should see their GP.
He added: "Tackling sleepless nights is a crucial step to improving overall health and wellbeing."
Experts blame the modern British culture that undervalues the importance of sleep and sees people who spend hours in bed as weak and lazy.
Margaret Thatcher was admired for being able to function on just three hours' a night but David Cameron was mocked for "chillaxing" and enjoying early nights.
Aviva UK Heath Medical Director Dr Doug Wright said: "If it feels like you're always running on empty, you're not alone: our research shows that as a nation we're some of the worst sleepers in the world, with two in five of us feeling we are not getting the right amount of sleep.
"The importance of getting a decent night's sleep should never be underestimated. Sleep plays an important role in mental and physical health, with your body using this time to renew and repair.
"However it, it's very easy to make a habit of going to bed too late, or not being able to switch off when you do eventually turn in for the night.
"Sometimes a few lifestyle changes are all that's needed to boost your sleep levels, such as establishing a routine, eating dinner earlier in the night or avoid TV and mobile phone screens before bed."
Dr Wright said if stress, anxiety or mental health issues are keeping people awake at night they should see their GP.
He added: "Tackling sleepless nights is a crucial step to improving overall health and wellbeing."
This league table of worst sleepers shows the percentage of people who said they did not get enough sleep.
1.UK - 37%
2.Ireland - 34%
3.Canada - 31%
4.USA - 31%
5.Singapore - 28%
6.France - 26%
7.Poland - 24%
8.Spain - 21%
9. Italy - 20%
10.Turkey - 17%
11.Indonesia - 16%
12.China -10%
13. India - 9%
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