Sleep Facts

According to the National Sleep Foundation:

• 63% of Americans get less than 8 hours of the sleep they need a night.
• 2 of 5 adults are so sleepy during the day it interferes with daily activities.
• Over 50% of Americans frequently experience symptoms of insomnia.
• 50% of Americans drive while drowsy. 20-30% have fallen asleep while driving.
• 80% of children don't get enough sleep. (5-12-year-olds need 10 to 11 hours.)

Lack of sufficient sleep can have the following results:

• Impaired performance the next day.
• You feel stress and anger more keenly.
• You have trouble concentrating.
• You can be more prone to injuries and health problems.
• Impaired judgment. Driving after 17-19 continuous waking hours is the equivalent to being legally drunk.
• Children can become irritable, restless, moody and lack control.