Here’s what we know so far.
Young People Are Sleeping Less Than Ever
Research suggests young people may be particularly sleep-deprived.
The repercussions of poor sleep can last for years.
Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health
“The findings published on poor sleep and cancer indicate a significant, but weak link.
However, much of this research has been done in older populations,” Zhong said.
“Cancer is much less common in younger populations, which makes studying such risk factors more difficult.
But the one thing experts agree on is that sleep disruption is a significant public health problem.
The CDC recommends adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night.
However, quality of sleep is just as important as quantity.
A good nights sleep involves few sleep-wake disturbances.
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