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Article: New National Sleep Foundation Campaign Warns About Dangers Of Sleep Deprivation And Encourages Treatment For Sleep Problems
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- June 4, 2001
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WASHINGTON, DC, June 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Sleep deprivation --
its potential impact on health, safety and productivity, and steps
that can be taken to treat the problem - is the focus of a new
public service campaign from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).
The nationwide campaign for print and broadcast introduces a new,
free self-assessment guide for consumers to help them determine
possible sleep problems.
"Sleep deprivation is widespread in America, but people appear to
accept their sleepiness and try to go on with their daily
activities. They apparently don't realize that inadequate sleep is
linked to health and safety risks, lost productivity, and even
premature death," says ...