America's Sleepwalking Generation The latest report from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health reveals alarming data on teen sleep patterns: over three decades, adolescents have been sleeping less than ever before.
This trend cannot be dismissed as a minor trade off for increased productivity and extracurricular activities.
Data collected by researchers shows that only 22% of older adolescents reported getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, a record low across all age categories.