Symptoms of sleep deprivation
- Excessive day time sleepiness- falling asleep at school, bus or while watching TV
- Tired upon waking up
- Moody, irritable, increased temper tantrums
- Poor concentration
- Difficulty in learning new task
- Drop in school performance
- Prone to injury
Effects of sleep deprivation
Sleep Deprivation has significant effect on mood, cognition and overall health of the child
- Changes in mood: It can lead to anxiety, irritability, mood disturbances, depression
- Changes in cognition: It can cause inattention, lack of concentration, impulsivity, poor executive function and memory
- Effect on health: It can cause high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, immunosuppression and risk of injuries
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