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Sleep deprivation still a problem in work-oriented, fast-paced Singapore
No sign that problem will go away in work-oriented, fast-paced Singapore
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Experts say inadequate sleep can lead to health complications and impaired cognitive abilities in the long run.
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Tan Shu Yan
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Getting a good snooze seems to be a difficult thing to achieve in over-achieving Singapore.
It is not for lack of awareness - most adults know that they should be clocking at least seven hours of sleep daily, and that a long-term sleep deficit can be bad for health.