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    Dangers of Sleep Deprivation [Infographic]

    April 27, 2016
    Most accidents occur during the hours people typically want to be asleep.

    Plagued by insomnia, sleep apnea, long hours and unnatural work shifts, 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders.

    While unhealthy, poor sleep habits also impact worker safety. Workers experiencing sleep problems are 1.6 times more likely to be injured on the job and represent 13 percent of work injuries.

    Eastern Kentucky University created an infographic showing just how dangerous sleep disorders can be and offers tips on how to cut down on sleep problems.
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    About the Author

    Ginger Christ | Associate Editor

    Ginger Christ is an associate editor for EHS Today, a Penton publication.

    She has covered business news for the past seven years, working at daily and weekly newspapers and magazines in Ohio, including the Dayton Business Journal and Crain’s Cleveland Business.

    Most recently, she covered transportation and leadership for IndustryWeek, a sister publication to EHS Today.

    She holds a bachelor of arts in English and in Film Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.

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