We believe new apparches are urgently needed. Current business & design practicies tend to optimize for profit and fail to consider the larger cummulative impact of these activities over time, which can inveitably lead to catastrophic collapse of systems, like the obesity epedemic, global finacial instability, and climate change.
However, research shows that getting enough quality sleep at the right times is vital for mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. A common myth is that people can learn to get by on little sleep with no negative effects. In addition, sleep deficiency has played a role in human errors linked to tragic accidents, such as nuclear reactor meltdowns, grounding of large ships, and aviation accidents. In the elderly, sleep deficiency might be linked to an increased risk of falls and broken bones. For example, driver sleepiness (not related to alcohol) is responsible for serious car crash injuries and death. Sleep deficiency also is associated with an increased risk of injury in adults, teens, and children. Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression. Also, an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic (ongoing) sleep disorders. Nearly 40 percent of adults report falling asleep during the day without meaning to at least once a month. As part of a health survey for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 7–19 percent of adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day.
People in all age groups report not getting enough sleep. Sleep deficiency is a common public health problem in the United States. Sleep deprivation is one of the major health issues facing modern society.
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