Sleep disorders have "huge secondary effects"

Patients suffering from sleep deprivation can develop significant secondary effects, claims the Royal College of GPs (RCGP).

Dr Graham Archard, vice chairman of the RCGP, has stressed that the side effects of many sleep disorders can result in increased accidents at work as well as incidents of dangerous driving in addition to depression and lowered immunity.

"If you are tired you stand a greater chance of having accidents both at home and at work, and of course driving. There's a very significant risk of accidents from driving, which is from sleep deprivation," explained Dr Archard.

He added: "More people are killed on the road as a consequence of falling asleep at the wheel than drink driving. So it's actually more of a problem than drink driving."

Therefore, anyone suffering from a lack of sleep or an inability to sleep regularly is advised to seek medical advice and treatment otherwise they could be putting their lives and the lives of others at risk.
 
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