Sleeping Effects
Did you know that it is estimated that one third of Americans suffer from a sleeping disorder (Institute, 1999)? Did you know that the lack of sleep is dangerous and expensive? Sleeping disorders affect all of us in one way or another. Whether or not you realize it or not, sleeping is a very vital part of life. Some of us say we never get enough sleep, but the question remains what is an average night of sleep? We can also determine if we have a sleeping disorder or not by looking at some very common symptoms. Recent research has shown that there is a way to prevent sleeping disorders and alter your sleeping habits. Exercise is the key to prevention (JAMA, September 1998). In the following health report, these questions and more will be addressed and answered. Statistics have shown that falling asleep behind the wheel is one of the highest causes of automobile accidents. Concentration is lost when a person is lacking sleep and can turn a ride into a deadly ride (Institute, 1999). It is estimated that the lack of sleep can cost $15 billion a year in accumulating decreased work, accidents, errors, and even stress (Institute, 1999). According to The Institute (1999), "some of the world's dangerous disa
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), (1996). Role of Sleep and its Lack examined. Retrieved March 8, 1999 from the World Wide Web: Average. How can we define what average is? According to JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association, April 1996), an average night of sleep is about eight hours a day of full rest. Scott Campbell of New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center completed two experiments to measure the time spent sleeping with different environments. In the first study, a group of people had a completed night of sleep. They then had to spend the next 60 hours different. They had the option of having a light on or off. The group were all given the exact same meals at the same time; however, they could not listen to the radio or television. Campbell said that they were bored. He recorded that they spent 47% of their time sleeping (JAMA, April 1996). The group that was tested consisted of all ages. Campbell stated that no mater the age, sleep was important and equal to all (JAMA, April 1996). This experiment lets us know that age does not have a factor in sleeping habits. The Institute, (1999). Getting the sleep you need. Retrieved March 8, 1999 from the World Wide Web:
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