Short sleep duration,sleep disorders,and traffic accidents |
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| Authors: | Yoko Komada Shoichi AsaokaTakashi Abe Yuichi Inoue |
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| Institution: | Department of Somnology, Tokyo Medical University, Japan |
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| Abstract: | Sleepiness is an important factor in traffic accidents caused by human error. The purpose of this paper is to review a number of studies conducted over the years regarding the effect of the lack of sleep on the incidence of traffic accidents as well as the individual effects of various sleep disorders on accidents. In addition, we discuss recent advances in methods of detecting sleepiness and strategies for preventing traffic accident by using these methods. |
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| Keywords: | Sleepiness Sleep apnea syndrome Narcolepsy Insufficient sleep Traffic accident Countermeasure |
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