The Road to Danger: The Comparative Risks of Driving While Sleepy

doi:10.1097/00005537-200105000-00024

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The Road to Danger: The Comparative Risks of Driving While Sleepy

Published May 1, 2001 · N. Powell, K. Schechtman, R. Riley

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Abstract

Objectives/Hypothesis A large sector of the population of the United States has sleep deprivation directly leading to excessive daytime sleepiness. The prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness in this population ranges from 0.3% to 13.3%. The consequences of even 1 to 2 hours of sleep loss nightly may result in decrements in daytime functions resulting in human error, accidents, and catastrophic events. The magnitude of risks in the workplace or on the highways resulting from sleepiness is not fully understood or appreciated by the general population. Hence, to more clearly emphasize the magnitude of these risks, we question whether mild sleep deprivation may have the same effect as alcohol on reaction times and driving performance.

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Mild sleep deprivation may have the same effect as alcohol on reaction times and driving performance, increasing the risk of accidents and fatalities.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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