People sleep less than before in many countries. Why do people sleep less? What effect does it have on an individual and on society?

People sleep less than before in many countries. Why do people sleep less? What effect does it have on an individual and on society?

 

Ielts Essay - Sleeping less 

An alarming  phenomenon is being observed among humans: subjecting themselves to sleep deprivation. Various health experts attribute this new development to intent of people to fulfill their professional dreams and personal goals. However, this is having severe implications on t he mental and physical health of individuals, as well as the society.

It is undeniable that most are embroiled in a struggle to make their both ends meet, financial constraints being a primary cause of  worry for most, or ensure a rapid career progression. This makes them either take up multiple careers, or work in their offices late hours. Nevertheless, with the a day having only twenty four hours  in it, most find it suitable to sacrifice the time they would spend sleeping.  

On top of that, people, in contemporary times, seem to have developed a penchant for engaging with technology for leisure: playing games on computers and handheld  gadgets; and interacting with others using social media has become a common practice. This is being done to compensate for the time lost while overworking  for attaining professional  goals. This indulgence is inducing people to spend an invariably long time on this activity, eventually making them stay awake and alert longer than usual.

However, sleep deprivation is making its impact felt on the human body by weakening immune system, and inhibiting necessary repair and rejuvenation. Thus, making human vulnerable to disease. Not just this, there is also a notable change in the behavior: people have become impulsive and aggressive, which is affecting their interaction with the society often resulting unwarranted consequences, like road rage.

In the end, even though chasing professional goals and experiencing leisure is important for a satisfying life, depriving oneself of this important physiological function is bound to lead to unfavorable consequences.