Poor sleep threatens health, society and the economy

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Sleep deprivation is surging worldwide, and researchers at Germany's Forschungszentrum Jülich argue it deserves treatment as a global health crisis, not just a personal problem. Poor sleep ripples across health outcomes, economic productivity, and social stability. An international team led by the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine is calling for a fundamental shift in how societies approach sleep, elevating it from lifestyle concern to public health priority on par with nutrition or exercise. The research underscores mounting evidence that widespread sleep problems carry costs far beyond individual fatigue.