Sleep Deprivation in Adolescents and Students, 2001.
The effects of sleep deprivation caused by modern society.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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Abstract
Paper deals with sleep deprivation in America?s youth and students. Sleep is defined and the process is briefly explained. Includes explanations of poor sleep habits, sleep mechanisms and past catastrophic events relating to sleep deprivation.
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"Sleep deprivation among teens and adolescents has long been an overlooked problem in this country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are as many as 100,000 car crashes each year that are linked to drowsy driving. Over half of those crashes involved adolescent drivers ages 15-24. (NTSA, 1999) Furthermore, those numbers are increasing each year at an alarming rate."
Sleep Deprivation at College, 2008.
This paper discusses poor sleeping habits as a college epidemic.
946 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that college students all over the world spend many hours completing assignments and maintaining their social life. The writer points out that these long hours often require the student to borrow time from sleep in order to complete all their tasks and continue their social life. The writer maintains that this is unfortunate for the student, community and university because this borrowed time from sleep reduces a student's awareness and productivity. The writer discusses that what many students do not realize is that sleep deprivation can lead to serious medical issues, failing grades, mental issues and in some extreme case, even death. The writer argues that that education about sleep deprivation should be offered in universities and should also be monitored by peers and families.
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"First and foremost, it must be determined that the student...