The more you understand about sleep disorders the better you will be able to manage and cope. The following articles and resources offer both basic and detailed information on sleep disorders and related issues.

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National Institutes of Health / National Center on Sleep Disorder Research
A part of the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute, this site provides information on research, professional education and patient information.

National Institutes of Health, Information about Sleep
A complete and highly informative primer on Sleep, Sleep Disorders and Biological Rhythms. Formatted and organized as a Teacher's Guide, it is an excellent resource to gain a detailed understanding of the complexity of sleep.

MSNBC.Com
"Americans wake up to sleep disorders"
"Surgeon general says sleep disorders cost Americans $16 billion annually"

CNN Interactive
"Lack of sleep America's top health problem, doctors say."
ATLANTA (CNN) -- Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia: these are just a few of the recognized disorders that keep their afflicted from getting enough sleep. Nearly half of all Americans have difficulty sleeping.

BBC News
"Why a lack of sleep can be fatal."

The Boston Globe
Sleep trouble affects millions, report says

National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB Highlights Safety Issues Related To Sleep Disorders
The NTSB considers sleep disorders a national safety problem. Press release outlines the issues and emphasizes the need for medical screening for sleep disorders among commercial vehicle operators.

Occupational Medicine
Prevalence of fatigue among commercial pilots.