World Sleep Day 2013

March 15, 2013

World Sleep Day is an annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. It is organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders.

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Declaration

  • Whereas, sleepiness and sleeplessness are a global epidemic that threaten health and quality of life,
  • Whereas, much can be done to prevent and treat sleepiness and sleeplessness,
  • Whereas, professional and public awareness are the first step to action,
  • We hereby declare the disorders of sleep preventable and treatable medical conditions in all countries of the world.

Golden Sleep Principles

  • 1. Healthy brains depend on healthy sleep
    2. Healthy bodies depend on healthy sleep
    3. Cozy sleep environment
    4. Helping hand
    5. Bedtime routine
    6. Sleeping alone

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Press Release

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    2013 Press Release and Toolkit
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