Sleeping is very important as it helps to relax our mind and body, to replenish our energy, so as to be alert for tomorrow. Sleep deprivation is impulsive. A large proportion of the problem is due to the high paced lifestyle causing the lack of time to get the sleep we need. The other reason people are so sleep deprived is due to sleep disorders. Most people are unaware, as are most physicians. Sleep was not taught during their medical training. Sleep deprivation is getting on with teenagers as nowadays are hooked on with video games, usally giving up their sleeps to play video games. Besides, hectic school work gives students stress and often neglect sleeps to study. There are many consequences leading from sleeping deprivation.
Short term ocnsequences are as such; stress and anxiety, anger, irritability, depression, lack of focus, short term memory loss, difficulty in concentrating etc.
Long term concequences are as such; blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, diabetes, obesity etc.
