In an on-the-go nation that prides itself on "getting by" on very little sleep, children are the latest victims of this cultural disinclination toward rest. But in school-age children, unyielding classroom schedules, after-school activities and homework are at war with sleep. Dahl estimates 10% to 30% of children suffer symptoms of insufficient sleep. It's especially true for adolescents, who struggle to get enough sack-time as body clocks shift, activities keep them up later and school buses come earlier. "Young people are leading an incredibly hectic life," Dahl says. "Sleep is the one thing that goes."

See the complete article, Sleep trouble in school-age kids in the November 15-17 USA Weekend.

Posted by Susan at 11/17/2002 04:29:18 PM | Link