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NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION OOUTLINE:

NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION

I. National Sleep Foundation and its mission

A. Publicizes information needed to inform public about health risks due to improper sleep

B. Helps discover and publicize potential hazards due to lack of sleep

II. Some sleep-related problems while driving

A. Drowsy drivers cause serious accidents

B. NSF provides information to avoid drowsy driving

1. There is a need for adequate sleep

2. Schedule breaks on long drives.

3. Arrange for travel companion if possible

4. Don't drink alcohol, and if on medication, check labels carefully.

C. The common "cure" for drowsiness- coffee (caffeine) takes at least thirty minutes to take effect.

D. Some frightening statistics about drivers who have admitted falling asleep at the wheel.

III. Among the sleep disorders the NSF is publicizing are:

A. Sleep apnea, once thought to be found only in older overweight men.

B. Insomnia- might be caused by nervousness

IV. Children have special needs for sleep, but while there are certain guidelines, if a child sleeps less or more and is healthy, there should be no worries.

V. The ageing population may have sleep problems.

VI. Economic Impact of sleep problems total millions of dollars.

VII. NSF is no-profit and therefore owes allegiance to no corporate sponsor or government agency. NSF is very careful not to accept donations from companies or government agencies where a conflict of interest might arise.

What do people think about when the subject of "sleep" comes up? Sleeping Beauty? Rip Van Winkle? Dreams and nightmares? The fact is that sleep- proper sleep- is important to our health. For that reason, the National Sleep Foundation has made it its mission to provide information and links to good sleep and good sleep habits. In its mission statement, the foundations says"The National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to im...

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