World Sleep Day is dedicated to highlighting the importance of good and healthy sleep and raise awareness about sleep disorders and their prevention. The event emphasizes the significant impact of sleep on our overall health and quality of life, while underlining the negative effects of poor sleep routines and habits.
Established in 2008 by the now rebranded World Association of Sleep Medicine, World Sleep Day is recognized globally. For Americans, it reiterates that one-third of their life is spent sleeping, underlining the necessity for this biological function in maintaining physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Key concerns for the American public include sleep apnea, insomnia, and the overuse of medications for sleep, which affect millions nationwide. The day seeks to drive discussions, understanding and create solutions for these concerns.
In America, World Sleep Day is typically observed through a variety of educational and public awareness initiatives. These may include seminars, lectures, workshops, and informational sessions at schools, colleges, public libraries and community centers. They aim to educate the public about the importance of good sleep hygiene, and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. World Sleep Day is marked on the Friday before the Northern Hemisphere vernal equinox, making it a variable date, but commonly falls within the third week of March.
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