Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Sleep and Health provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between sleep and health at the individual, community and population level, along with implications for public policy and interventions. Based on a firm foundation in many areas of sleep health research, this text further explores introductions to each sub-area of the field, including a summary of current research. Users interested in learning about the growing field of sleep health research will find a common foundation for this emerging field that includes sections on cardiovascular disease, cognitive functioning, health behavior theory, smoking, and more.
- Highlights the important role of sleep across a wide range of topic areas
- Addresses important topics, such as sleep disparities, sleep and cardiometabolic disease risk, the real-world effects of sleep deprivation, and the public policy implications of poor sleep
- Contains accessible reviews that point to relevant literature in often overlooked areas
Synopsis
Sleep and Health provides an accessible yet comprehensive overview of the relationship between sleep and health at the individual, community and population levels, as well as a discussion of the implications for public health, public policy and interventions. Based on a firm foundation in many areas of sleep health research, this text further provides introductions to each sub-area of the field and a summary of the current research for each area. This book serves as a resource for those interested in learning about the growing field of sleep health research, including sections on social determinants, cardiovascular disease, cognitive functioning, health behavior theory, smoking, and more.