What Should a Public Health Approach to Sleep Look Like?
What Should a Public Health Approach to Sleep Look Like?
G. Dunietz,Erica C. Jansen,Ronald D Chervin
TLDR
Nonpathological determinants of adequate sleep are considered, 3 features of sleep insecurity are defined, and how to promote sleep literacy is suggested to remove some barriers to adequate sleep, promote sleep equity, and improve individual and community health and well-being.
Abstract
Sleep is essential for a healthy, productive life, but access to sufficient and quality sleep is not universal. Sleep equity is influenced by both pathological and nonpathological sources. This article considers nonpathological determinants of adequate sleep, defines 3 features of sleep insecurity, and suggests how to promote sleep literacy to remove some barriers to adequate sleep, promote sleep equity, and improve individual and community health and well-being.