What are the health consequences of a lack of sleep? Is it dangerous?
Sleep enables our bodies to recover both physically and mentally. It also regulates our metabolism. A lack of sleep increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and accidents (particularly car accidents). Good quality sleep therefore plays an essential role in your day-to-day well-being.
For further information, we recommend that you consult :
- Institut national du Sommeil et de la Vigilance website
- The Morphée network website (health network dedicated to the management of chronic sleep disorders)
- The ANSES website (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail)
- The Santé Publique France website, and its documents on sleep