Gun violence linked to poor sleep in teens
Teen exposure to gun violence linked to poor sleep and violent behaviors, per study.
Why it matters
- Links community violence to teen sleep health.
- Highlights cycle of violence and poor sleep.
By the numbers
- Surveyed 44,161 teens.
- 77% reported insufficient sleep.
- 10% slept ≤4 hours; 3x higher odds of violence exposure for them.
The big picture
- Sleep is influenced by community safety.
- Potential cycle: poor sleep may lead to violent behaviors.
What they're saying
- Findings seen as intuitive by some.
- Personal anecdotes align with study.
Caveats
- Correlational; not causation.
- Self-reported data may have biases.
What’s next
- Further research on gun violence and sleep.
- Community efforts to promote healthy sleep.