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Sleep Deprivation Has Economic, Physical, and Social Consequences
Sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, putting a significant damper on a nation's economy.
Nov 30, 2016
Sleepy Teens: A Public Health Epidemic
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December 1, 2016
Most middle and high schools in the United States start at or before 8:00 a.m. But major medical organizations recommend that these schools start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
In this TEDx talk, RAND senior behavioral and social scientist Wendy Troxel discusses how early start times clash with adolescent biology, contributing to an epidemic of sleep deprivation.
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Wendy Troxel, Senior Behavioral & Social Scientist, RAND Corporation
