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People sleep less than before in many countries. Why do people sleep less? What effect does it have on an individual and on society?

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In recent times, a lot of people are deprived of sleep in many countries due to their
work
 schedule and their overindulgence in watching television and surfing the internet.
This
 trend has deleterious consequences on an individual and the society. Some people sleep less today due to the nature of their job.
in
Suggestion
In
 order
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, some of these people do shift
work
 while others often
work
 overtime. As an example, doctors, nurses and police officers do run eight to twelve hours shift duties because of the essential services they render.
As a result
, the normal
circadial
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
crocodile
 rhythm of their body is disrupted resulting in sleep deprivation. More so, today, a lot of people spend more time watching television and staying online to interact with their friends on the social media,
thus
, they are often carried away by these activities late in the night, resulting in less sleeping time. A common effect of poor sleep on an individual is
stress
Suggestion
stressed
.
This
 often results in health problems
such
 as anxiety disorders, depression and cardiovascular complications.
Furthermore
, the productivity of an individual with sleep deprivation often reduce,
thus
, causing
lost
a large number or amount
lots
 of job and livelihood.
This
 would not have occurred if
such
 people have adequate sleep.
In addition
, the society is faced with the burden of increased spending on health of individuals with poor sleeping habits.
As a result
, taxes on the productive
work
 force in
such society is increased
Suggestion
such a society are increasing
such society are increasing
such society are increased
. To conclude, More people now sleep less due to their nature of their occupation and their indiscretion when online and while watching
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broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
television
.
in
Suggestion
In
 order to reduce the undesirable effects of sleep deprivation, more time-off should be offered to workers on shift duties and people should be
encourage
Suggestion
encouraged
 to be more physically active.
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