title: Announcement: Sleep Awareness Week - March 6-12, 2016.
abstract: Sleep Awareness Week, the National Sleep Foundation's annual campaign to educate the public about the importance of sleep in health and safety, will be observed March 6-12, 2016. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults aged 18-60 years sleep ≥7 hours each night to promote optimal health and well-being. However, 35% of U.S. adults report typically sleeping <7 hours Adults who do not get enough sleep on a regular basis are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions, such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and poor mental health.
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D012890:Sleep; D014481:United States