Sleep Deprivation Is a Public Health Crisis | Orange County News

New research reveals most people are sleeping far less than they need—often just five or six hours—turning chronic sleep deprivation into a growing public health crisis. The fallout? Impaired focus, poor decision-making, and long-term health risks. Blame modern life, screens, stress, and erratic work schedules for keeping us awake. But the fix is within reach: smarter public awareness, workplace reforms, and a cultural shift to treat sleep as essential—not optional—for true well-being. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e78e60fa052ae98b