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KMID : 0361020090520090713
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2009 Volume.52 No. 9 p.713 ~ p.717
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Sleep Medicine and Public Health
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Chung Yoo-Sam
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Abstract
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Sleep and public health has close relationship. Life in modern society makes human sleep deprived state. Sleep deprivation could induce cognitive deficits, heart diseases, glucose metabolic disorders, and decrease quality of life. Moreover, shift worker should work in mismatched circadian rhythm environment. Errors due to sleep deprivation, mismatched circadian rhythm, and various sleep disorders including sleep apnea could be tremendous hazard to public. By understanding sleep physiology, we can prevent sleep deprivation induced accidents and health problems. Sleep specialists have role of education and detection of patients with sleep disorders.
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KEYWORD
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Sleep, Public health, Circadian rhythm, Accidents
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