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LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Sleep is something we all do, but a number of us don’t get enough of it. It may be because of our jobs or lifestyle. It’s important to know there are some risks that go along with our lack of sleep that can directly affect our health. Dr. Jose Colon with Lee Physician Group was in the WINK News studio Tuesday morning to tell us more about the effects. Fatigued workers are 70 percent more likely to be involved in workplace accidents. Sleep-related fatigue costs business $150 billion a year in medical costs, absenteeism, workplace accidents, and lost productivity. Presenteeism (attending work while sick), accidents, poor judgment and absenteeism due to poor sleep health all have direct impacts on corporate productivity. 30 percent of US workers report nightly sleep durations of less than 6 hours, in contrast to 50 years ago when only 3 percent of the population reported such short sleep duration. Fatigue vs. Alcohol 18 hours sustained wakefulness produces performance impairment = .05% BAC 24 hours of wakefulness = .10% BAC (Dawson & Reid, 1997; Williamson & Feyer, 2000). Why We Are Not Sleeping? Volitional sleep deprivation (work, lifestyle) Poor sleep habits Circadian factors (shift work) Environmental disruptions Untreated sleep problems/disorders We don’t take sleep seriously!!! How common are sleep disorders? Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders Greater in women National Sleep Foundation 2010 Sleep in America Poll 25 percent reported that current work schedule does not permit sufficient sleep 1/3 reported they obtain less sleep on workdays than they need to function at their best National Sleep Foundation Survey Poll 2009 found that: During a week’s timeframe 65 percent have symptoms of insomnia 33 percent snore 15 percent have unpleasant feelings in their legs During a month’s timeframe 29 percent fell asleep or became very sleepy at work 36 percent fell asleep while driving What is optimal sleep duration? Optimal: 7-9 hours per night Since 1998, the average sleep duration for adults has decreased from 6 hours and 57 minutes to 6 hours and 40 minutes in 2009. The # of Americans who report sleeping less than 6 hours a night jumped from 12 perecent to 20 percent. Those reporting sleeping 8 hours or more dropped from 35 percent to 28 percent. National Sleep Foundation, Sleep In America Poll, 2009. How chronically sleep deprived is America? The average American sleeps less than 7 hours 37 percent of adults say they are so tired during the day it interferes with daily activities 75 percent of adults experience at least one symptom of a sleep disorder a few nights a week or more Over 1 in 10 Americans report having insufficient sleep or rest every day for the past 30 days (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: BRFSS 2008) Potential Benefits of Sleep Health to your Company and Employees – For Employers: Lower health care and disability costs Enhanced employee productivity Reduced absenteeism Reduced presenteeism Decreased rates of illness and injuries Improved employee morale Increased organizational commitment and creation of a culture of health – For Employees: Increased well-being, self-image and self esteem Improved coping skills with stress Improved health status Lower costs for acute health issues Improved job satisfaction Safer and more supportive work environment