History
Is the amount of sleep Americans are getting decreasing?
Yes
Lacking how many hours of sleep can decrease brain capacity?
9-11 hours
Does sleep deprivation negatively or positively affect public health?
Sleep deprivation negatively affects public health
Should you take naps during the day to reduce sleep deprivation?
No
What percent of high school students are sleep deprived?
Up to 70%
What are 3 negative affects sleep deprivation can cause?
Daytime fatigue, anxiety, depression, impulsive behavior, negative behavioral effects.
How many adults have been affected by sleep deprivation or still are affected by it?
About 25 million
How many hours should you be sleeping daily?
8 or more
What was the name of the doctor that had a handful of students study the effects of sleep deprivation in the 1920's?
Dr. Nathaniel Kleitman
What are 2 physical downsides of sleep deprivation?
Weight gain, higher risk for diabetes, weakening of the immune system.
What are 3 effects that sleep deprivation has on the body (specifically illnesses/diseases)?
Sleep apnea, a chronic disease that increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, strokes and depression
What are two driving factors in adults of sleep deprivation?
Caffeine and alcohol