Introduction 1. My opening/attention getting material is as follows: Sleep deprivation was a factor in some of the biggest disasters for example the 1979 nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the massive Exxon oil spill, and the 1986 nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl. Sleep deprivation is affecting many Americans today especially college students. “A study in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that only 30 percent of students sleep at least eight hours a night, which is the average requirement for
Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep. It is often seen in teens or young adults, as well as the elderly. There are many different causes for sleep deprivation, from stress to overscheduling and technology to your room being too hot. Teens suffer from sleep deprivation so much because school causes so much stress as well as pressure to do things that make you overschedule. For example, Carolyn Walworth, 17, often reaches a breaking point around 11 p.m., when she collapses
No one really knows why humans sleep, but it is said that they use less energy when they are sleeping. Many Americans do not get the amount of sleep they need to get, and this can affect their cognitive abilities. The cause of this sleep deprivation varies among individuals, but could be overscheduling or even technology. Many people may get the symptoms of sleep deprivation, but they ignore it, and this leads to harsh consequences. Sleep can play a vital role in making someone feel better, living
you may experience sleep deprivation be it crucial or mild. So, what exactly is sleep deprivation? Well, sleep deprivation is simply not getting enough or no sleep at all. Jane E. Brody, a reporter of The New York Times, states that “the average adolescent needs eight to nine and a half hours of sleep each night,” but studies show that only fifteen percent of juveniles get the recommended amount of sleep. It's no surprise that two in three teens are likely to be “severely” sleep-deprived, especially
Sleep Deprivation in College Students College students all over America struggle with one consistent problem: sleep deprivation. As one may have guessed, it is one of the main complaints heard coming from most young adults. There are many things that are known to cause sleep deprivation, especially when it comes to college life. Between keeping up grades and maintaining a social life, it is difficult for students to stay well rested. According to “Causes and Consequences of Sleepiness Among College
or substances and people suffering from sleep deprivation. Effects of fatigue are thought to play a part in between 16% and 60% of road accidents and in the United states were estimated to cost in vicinity of $50 billion. This essay will argue just how dangerous driving under the influence of sleep deprivation really is. This essays argument will be supported by two major papers the first one is “Impairment of Driving Performance Caused by Sleep Deprivation or Alcohol: A Comparative Study” which was
Since technology has become more about of society there has been a trend in people who are not getting a full night’s rest. According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, “at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders” (Sleep Disorders and Sleeping Problems”). There are several causes for the increase in lack of sleep or sleep deprivation; which include, using electronics late at night, using your bed for more than just sleeping, and anxiety. As
Introduction The amount of sleep varies with each individual and there are many factors that affects this such as age, lifestyle, environment and health. However, the recommended number of hours for the average adult is between seven to nine hours. To remain unconscious for approximately a third of one’s life suggests that sleep must serve some crucial function, especially when considering the evolutionary viewpoint that to be less responsive to potentially threatening external stimuli (e.g. predators)
Since, technology has become more about of society there has been a trend in people who are not getting a full night’s rest. According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, “at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders” (Sleep Disorders and Sleeping Problems”). There are several causes for the increase in lack of sleep or sleep deprivation; which include, using electronics late at night, using your bed for more than just sleeping, and anxiety. As
Introduction Sleep is an incredibly important physiological action that functions as a period of growth, repair, rest, and relaxation for the human body (“Sleep,” 2015). As a population, college students are notorious for their skewed sleep patterns and their overall lack of getting the sufficient number of hours of sleep they need to perform optimally in school. Cramming the night before exams by pulling an “all-nighter” as well as the overall excessive number of distractions that present themselves