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Start School Later for Teen Health by Satine Agababyan is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Teenagers need more sleep than they are currently getting due to delays in their biological clocks. Most American teenagers only get 6-7 hours of sleep per night, which is far less than the recommended 8-10 hours. Starting middle and high schools earlier than 8:30am has a direct negative impact on teen sleep and health. Lack of sleep can impair brain function and learning, and increase risks of obesity, depression, and even car accidents. While later start times present logistical challenges, districts that

Author

Satine Agababyan

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EN