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Sleep is very precious to health but research claims that one in three Irish people are getting less than 6 hours of sleep every night. About 500 people took part in this survey from Dublin, Galway, Cork and Limerick. The research also went onto to assert that about 32% of the Irish population aged between 26-45 years experience less than 3 hours of sleep each night and 23% getting the recommended amount of 8 hours sleep. In addition, the research also revealed that men were not getting half as much as the amount of sleep women were getting.

The revelations of the study also confirmed that older generation of people aged between 36-55 years were losing out on sleep than those aged between 26-35 years. This is a clear indication of the fact that people in their mid-careers earning the bread for other members of the family are the ones’ neglecting sleep to the maximum.

What are the Negative Impacts of Sleep Deprivation on Health?
The negative impacts of sleep deprivation on health are listed here below:

• Fatigue
• Disturbed state of mind
• Increases the risk of heart diseases
• Increases the risk of diabetes
• Increases the risk of obesity
• Increases Irritability
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Reduced concentration
• Decreasing social skills

Road safety authorities are also of the opinion that lack of sufficient sleep or drivers fatigue can cause up to 20% of the fatal crashes. Experts accept that modern life is demanding and hectic but if the body doesn’t get enough rest, it cannot fulfill the demands and challenges effectively.

Sleep is precious to everyone but in some cases people may not be able to give themselves the sleep due as a result of burdening responsibilities, harrowing schedules or timeless sleeping. Treating sleep as one of the most important daily chores or as one of your most prized possessions can save you from all mental and physical problems.

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