Sleep Disorders, Health, and Safety in Police Officers

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Authors

Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Laura K. Barger · Harvard University

Steven W. Lockley · Harvard University

Steven A. Shea · Harvard University

Wei Wang · Harvard University

Christopher P. Landrigan · Harvard University

Conor S. O’Brien ·

Abstract

Among a group of North American police officers, sleep disorders were common and were significantly associated with increased risk of self-reported adverse health, performance, and safety outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Sleep and related disorders Occupational Health and Performance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 306, Issue 23, pp. 2567-2567

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2011.1851

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