Sleep Deprivation
By Kate Norton, Nate Shimer, and Will Johnson
Description and Symptoms
Sleep deprivation is basically the lack of proper amount of sleep. Sleep deprivation can either be chronic or acute. Acute sleep deprivation is less serious, while chronic sleep deprivation can have many dangerous long term effects.
Symptoms are:
-Forgetfulness-Being tired
-Having trouble concentrating
-Not getting enough sleep
-Irritability
Help in the Community
Statistics
-SLeep deprivation can lead to cardiovascular disease. the number one killer in America
-About 70 million Americans have sleep deprivation
-7 out of 10 Americans admit to having trouble sleeping frequently
How You Can Help a Friend
(1) Shut off their electronics an hour before bed
(2) Keep their cell phone out of their bedroom
(3) Put all of their work-related material away an hour before bed
(4) Dim their lights a couple of hours before bed
(5) Avoid drinking coffee 6-9 hours before sleep
Places to go for Info
-Mayoclinic.com
-aasmnet.org (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
-nhlbi.net (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)