Sleep Problems and Road Accidents by Miranda Nava Gabriel in Online Journal of Neurology and Brain Disorders in Lupine Publishers
Traffic accidents are considered a public health problem
and demonstrate several causative factors that include sleep
deprivation, hours and hours of driving without rest, drugs with
sedative action (anxiolytics, hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants
and antihistamines), sleep disorders (SAOS, narcolepsy), and
alcohol consumption. There is a growing concern regarding Health
and Safety in the Transport Sector with respect to drivers who,
in their work performance, show a high risk of incidents due to
drowsiness. Numerous studies show excessive sleepiness in public
service drivers due to changes in the circadian rhythm and a high
frequency of OSAS [1]. Excessive sleepiness and sleep deprivation
are considered high risk factors for the development of suicidal
ideation and behaviour.
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