The Life Events and Health (EVS) survey measures the prevalence of five sleep disorders and examines their associations with the sociodemographic characteristics of respondents, as well as whether or not they reported having experienced violence or major life events. Thus, four in ten people report experiencing at least one sleep disorder—among the five main symptoms of insomnia—on a recurring basis. These disorders become increasingly common with age, although their nature also varies depending on the age group: in particular, feeling tired upon waking seems more common among young adults aged 18–24. While a proportionally higher number of women report sleep disturbances, the gender effect disappears after controlling for structural factors, suggesting that they are not more vulnerable for hormonal or genetic reasons, but likely because they assume a social role that may impact their quality of life, particularly in terms of mental distress. Furthermore, having experienced physical and psychological violence or being in a precarious financial situation appears to increase the likelihood of developing regular sleep disorders. The co-occurrence of at least two sleep disorders—which affects one in five people—also appears to be associated with financial insecurity, poor physical and mental health, and a history of physical and psychological abuse. [author’s abstract]