Sleep is not merely a “time out” from our busy routines; it is essential for good health, mental and emotional functioning and safety.
For instance, researchers have found that people with chronic insomnia are more likely than others to develop several kinds of psychiatric problems, and are also likely to make greater use of healthcare services.
Insufficient sleep can also be extremely dangerous, leading to serious or even fatal accidents.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated more than 100,000 auto crashes annually are fatigue related. These drowsy driving crashes cause more than 1,500 deaths and tens of thousands of injuries and lasting disabilities.
This problem has been found to affect drivers aged 25 or under more than any other age group.
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