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Who’s at Risk for Falling Asleep at the Wheel?
- All drivers who are sleep deprived, drive long distances without rest breaks, drive through the night, take medication that makes them drowsy, drink alcohol, drive alone, and travel frequently
- Young people—55% of sleep-caused crashes involve drivers who are younger than age 25
- Shift workers—nonconventional work schedules contribute to fatigue
- Commercial drivers—especially those who drive long miles and at odd hours
- People with undiagnosed sleep disorders—almost 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders; the majority are undiagnosed
Are you falling asleep at the wheel? Call The Sleep Lab at South Central Regional Medical Center at 426-4530.
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