Re: Sleep Disorders and Driving

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sleepfoundation

Joined: 14-Nov-2007
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:25 am Post topic: Sleep Disorders and Driving
It is extremely important that Americans understand the hazards and potential tragedies of drowsy driving. Each year, thousands of people are injured or die as a result of car crashes caused by driving while sleepy. Most people are aware of the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol, but more education is needed to communicate the grave dangers of drowsy driving, which is an all-too-common occurrence. The National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) first-ever “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week” kicks off the year-long campaign. NSF has created a consumer-friendly and very comprehensive collection of resources easily available for download. These educational resources include fact sheets, print PSAs, radio scripts, press releases, posters, flyers and much more. Visit www.DrowsyDriving.org to review the breadth of information available. While you are on the site, you can read first-hand moving memorials and testimonials to those whose lives have been impacted by drowsy driving tragedies. These sad and poignant pieces truly hit home. NSF is extremely committed to this cause. Education about drowsy driving prevention WILL save lives.
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 08:48 pm Post topic: Sleep Disorders and Driving
Thank you for sharing. People do not realize how much sleep an hour really can cost them until something happens! Again this is great info - thanks for bringing it to us! Sissy

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