A new research on sleep deprivation in school going children in US has thrown u some shocking results. According to the studies only 48% of the children get 9-hour sleep most weeknights. And those who do exhibit positive outlook towards life and show signs of childhood flourishing – a measure of social and behavioural well-being.

Chronic sleep loss is an alarming public health problem among children in the US. Insufficient sleep lead to physical and mental health consequences such as depression, obesity, mood swings, attention deficit and academic failures.

The analysis adjusted for age, poverty, time spent in front of television, time spent with computers, mobile phones, video games, and mental health conditions arising out of abuse, neglect, and other potentially traumatic experiences.

The researchers also identified risks associated with sleep deprivation. These include lower levels of parental r caregiver education, children living in families at lower federal poverty levels, increased duration of digital media usage, increased number of adverse childhood experiences and the presence of mental health conditions.