Grandparent health - Sleeping problems

  • F Farrer
  • J van Schoor

Abstract

Sleep is necessary for survival and good health. However, individual requirements vary. Newborn babies sleep 13-17 hours a day; adults require anything from 4 to 9 hours. As people get older, they tend to require less sleep.

Author Biographies

F Farrer
B.Pharm
J van Schoor
M.Pharm
Section
Family feature