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Doctor Discusses Dozing Drivers, Sleep Study
CDC: 5 percent report drifting off wihle driving
Updated: Monday, 14 Mar 2011, 7:38 PM CDT
Published : Monday, 14 Mar 2011, 7:38 PM CDT
After a new study from the CDC that showed nearly 5 percent of about 75,000 people surveyed reported nodding off while behind the wheel in the past month, FOX 9 News spoke with a local doctor about dozing drivers and sleep tips.
According to the study, 48 percent of respondents said they snore, 38 percent reported unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once in the past month and 5 percent reported nodding off while driving in the past 30 days.
FOX 9 news invited Dr. Mike Howell, of the University of Minnesota Sleep Center, to discuss the statistics, the consequences of failing to get the proper amount of sleep, and how to make sure you are well-rested.
Watch the video for more information.
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