What you need to know about sleep and insomnia

According to Mehr correspondent, Dr. Sadeghnite Haghighi said on Thursday evening at the Sleep Disorders Seminar hosted by Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, referring to the fledgling sleep science in Iran and the world, saying: “Sleep disorders in medical science are a new discipline. This science has about five decades in the world and in Iran is about two decades. Previously, there have been misconceptions about sleep, but with scientific advances, we now know that the brain is not only deactivated in sleep, but also experiences one of the most sophisticated stages of its activity. “

“Despite the advances, the diagnosis of sleep disorders in many countries, including Iran, faces challenges,” said Dr. Sadeghnit Haghighi. Many patients are diagnosed late or are not diagnosed at all. “This illustrates the importance of public awareness and the attention of the authorities to this area.”

Sleep disorders and chronic diseases

He went on to refer to sleep disorders with chronic diseases and said: “Blood pressure, depression, diabetes, ArrhythmiaImpability and concentration and learning problems can be associated with sleep disorders. “Sleep disorders are also one of the important factors in road accidents and accidents.”

Dr. Sadeghnite said insomnia is one of the most common and severe therapy of sleep disorders, saying: “The 5 % prevalence of insomnia among people shows the importance of paying attention to this disorder. Respiratory disorders and Apne “Sleep is also common.”

Road accidents and the role of sleep disorders

“Accidents and traffic accidents are the third leading cause of death in the country,” said the Minister of Health, referring to the worrying statistics of road accidents in Iran. Sleep disorders play a special role in the occurrence of these events. “

“Human error is the cause of 2 to 5 percent of accidents, and fatigue, drowsiness and decentralization are the most important causes of these errors,” he said. “Sleepness and sleep disorder are one of the main causes of fatal accidents.”

“No to accidents” and the role of universities

Dr. Sadeghnit Haghighi pointed to the “not to accidents” but by the Ministry of Health, saying: “This scout has begun to reduce traffic accidents and road accidents in the country. “Universities, especially Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, can play an important role in managing this scout in the affluent provinces.”

She also pointed to the recent accident in the accident of the female student bus in Kerman and said: “Unfortunately, about 6,000 people die each year in traffic accidents and more than 5 people are defective. “There are 5 % of accidents in nine provinces, with the provinces of Sistan and Baluchistan, Tehran and Khuzestan top.”

The need to inform and treat sleep disorders

“Sleep and sleep disorder is one of the most important causes of fatal accidents,” the sleep specialist said. Therefore, both the specialists in the field of sleep science and the authorities of the country should pay more attention to this issue. “General awareness of sleep disorders and the need to treat it is also necessary.”

“More than 5 specialized centers throughout the country now examine professional drivers for cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders and drowsiness,” he said. By increasing the awareness and implementation of the scanning “not to accidents”, we hope to see a decline in deaths from accidents. “