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Teen Sleep Deprivation Hits Epidemic Levels, Study Finds

3/8/2026

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A Journal of the American Medical Association study finds 75% of teenagers had insufficient sleep in 2023, an 8% increase since 2007, based on data from 121,000 high school students.
Black students experienced a greater rise in sleep deprivation.
Earlier school start times and extracurricular demands may contribute.
Experts recommend reducing screen time before bed and adjusting school schedules.
The situation is described as an 'epidemic' of adolescent sleep deprivation.

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A Journal of the American Medical Association study finds 75% of teenagers had insufficient sleep in 2023, an 8% increase since 2007, based on data from 121,000 high school students.
Black students experienced a greater rise in sleep deprivation.
Earlier school start times and extracurricular demands may contribute.
Experts recommend reducing screen time before bed and adjusting school schedules.
The situation is described as an 'epidemic' of adolescent sleep deprivation.