Freedman, what are the most common sleep complaints/problems in American society today?
There is a wide spectrum of sleep problems ranging from disorders that make us tired during the day to problems that make it difficult to sleep at night. The Institute of Medicine estimates that between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from one of several sleep disorders. The most common sleep-related problems include symptoms of daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder that interrupts breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is as common as asthma in adults (5% of middle aged adults), and it is unfortunately becoming more prevalent in children due to an increase in childhood obesity. Q: Why should most individuals care about not getting enough sleep? A: Chronic sleep loss has been associated with adverse outcomes including difficulties with memory, a wide range of medical problems, poor performance in school and work and an increased risk for motor vehicle accidents. Almost 20% of all serious car crash injuries in the general p
