Exposure to Gun Violence Is Associated with Insufficient Sleep in Teens
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A study found that exposure to gun violence is associated with insufficient sleep in teenagers, highlighting the broader health impacts of gun violence; the discussion is limited but suggests a need for further consideration of this issue.
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But for the piece about just witnessing violence - I can see that causing less sleep in the same way that victims of burglaries or home invasions or rape experience less sleep. You end up being highly anxious and can’t have restful sleep due to fear of being a victim again.