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Article: Survey says kids need more sleep.
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune
- Article date:
- April 8, 2004
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Byline: Neepa Shah
Do you get enough sleep? According to a recent survey by the National Sleep Foundation, chances are you're not getting the zzz's you need. The foundation is an independent organization that promotes sleep education. Its annual survey found that children, from newborns to fifth-graders, are getting one to two hours less sleep every day than is recommended.
WHAT'S KEEPING KIDS UP?
"Our new poll finds that many children are not sleeping enough and many experience sleep problems," said Richard L. Gelula, the foundation's chief executive officer. Survey results were announced Tuesday.
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