{"id":3963,"date":"2020-08-10T19:24:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T19:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vistasolmedicalgroup.com\/?p=3963"},"modified":"2020-08-10T19:24:41","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T19:24:41","slug":"what-to-know-about-sleep-deprivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vistasolmedicalgroup.com\/what-to-know-about-sleep-deprivation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know about sleep deprivation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Many people do not get enough quality sleep, and this can affect their health, well-being, and ability to do everyday activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The right amount of sleep can vary from person to person, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that adults get at least 7 hours each night. They also estimate that 1 in 3 adults do not get enough sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Occasional interruptions to sleep can be a nuisance, while an ongoing lack of quality sleep can affect a person\u2019s performance at work or school, their ability to function day to day, their quality of life, and their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article looks at the effects of sleep deprivation and how to treat and prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much sleep do people need?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The CDC recommend the following amounts of sleep in every 24-hour period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to consider quality, as well as quantity, of sleep. If a person has low-quality sleep, they feel tired the next day, regardless of how many hours they have slept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low-quality sleep may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms of sleep deprivation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A person who is getting too little quality sleep may experience a range of symptoms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effects on the body<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleep deprivation can affect various aspects of health, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increased risk of accidents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A lack of sleep can limit the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A person who gets too little sleep may have a higher risk of drowsy driving, which can lead to accidents. In one survey, 1 in 25 adults in the U.S. said that they had fallen asleep at the wheel within the last month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People should not drive or use machinery if they feel drowsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-term effects and complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the long term, having too little sleep may increase the risk of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many reasons why a person may not get enough sleep. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Health issues that commonly disrupt sleep include:<\/p>\n\n\n\nAge<\/td> Hours of sleep<\/td><\/tr> 4\u201312 months<\/td> 12\u201316, including naps<\/td><\/tr> 1\u20132 years<\/td> 11\u201314, including naps<\/td><\/tr> 3\u20135 years<\/td> 10\u201313, including naps<\/td><\/tr> 6\u201312 years<\/td> 9\u201312<\/td><\/tr> 13\u201318 years<\/td> 8\u201310<\/td><\/tr> 18\u201360 years<\/td> 7 or more<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n