Citation

Millman RP. Pediatrics 2005; 115(6): 1774-1786.

Affiliation

Working Group on Sleepiness in Adolescents/Young Adults; AAP Committee on Adolescence.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2005-0772

PMID

15930245

Abstract

Adolescents and young adults are often excessively sleepy. This excessive sleepiness can have a profound negative effect on school performance, cognitive function, and mood and has been associated with other serious consequences such as increased incidence of automobile crashes. In this article we review available scientific knowledge about normal sleep changes in adolescents (13-22 years of age), the factors associated with chronic insufficient sleep, the effect of insufficient sleep on a variety of systems and functions, and the primary sleep disorders or organic dysfunctions that, if untreated, can cause excessive daytime sleepiness in this population.