- Sleep deprivation is the term used for the failure to get enough sleep to be awake and alert. It is either due to poor quantity or quality of sleep
- About 25-30% of normally developing children and adolescents are not getting enough sleep consistently
Age | Normal/ Recommended Sleep duration (hours) | Abnormal Sleep Duration (hours) |
---|---|---|
0-3 months | 14-17 | <11 OR >19 |
Infants(4-11 months) | 12-15 | <10 OR >18 |
Toddlers(1-2 years) | 11-14 | <9 OR >16 |
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) | 10-13 | <8 OR >14 |
School age children (6-13 years) | 9-11 | <7 OR >12 |
Teenagers (14-17 years) | 8-10 | <7 OR >11 |
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