What is the origin of World Sleep Day?

First, the origin of World Sleep Day

Sleep is an active process of the human body, which can restore the spirit and relieve fatigue. Adequate sleep, a balanced diet and proper exercise are the three major health standards recognized by the international community. In order to arouse people's awareness of the importance of sleep, in 20001year, the Global Sleep and Health Program sponsored by the International Foundation for Mental Health and Neuroscience launched a global activity, the focus of which was to arouse people's attention to the importance and quality of sleep. ?

In 2003, China Sleep Research Association officially introduced "World Sleep Day" to China. The theme of 20 18 World Sleep Day is: regular work and rest, healthy sleep.

Second, the purpose of world sleep

Medical research shows that occasional insomnia will lead to fatigue and uncoordinated movements the next day, while long-term insomnia will lead to inattention, memory disorder, inability to work and other consequences.

The purpose of "World Sleep Day" is to draw people's attention to the importance and quality of sleep and remind people to pay attention to the health and quality of sleep. Paying attention to the quality of sleep means paying attention to the quality of life, and paying attention to sleep means paying attention to health. Insomnia has become an important problem affecting modern people's health, not only affecting people's mood, but also affecting people's immune system. More importantly, insomnia is often one of the external manifestations of potential diseases in the body.