Resource Documents by U.S. Institute of Medicine Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research
U.S. Institute of Medicine Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research
Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem
It is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from a disorder of sleep and wakefulness, hindering daily functioning and adversely affecting health and longevity. The cumulative long-term effects of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders have been associated with a wide range of deleterious health consequences including an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research concluded that although clinical activities and scientific opportunities . . . Complete article »
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