A formal inquiry into "Sleep Health Awareness in Australia" has been launched by the Federal House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport.
The probe, which follows a referral from Health Minister Greg Hunt, will examine the causes, economic and social costs and treatment of inadequate sleep and sleep disorders, according to committee chair Trent Zimmerman.
It has been estimated that about 7.4 million Australians do not get sufficient sleep, which can impact on health and wellbeing and may also lead to a loss of workforce productivity.
The committee will also look at education and training available to medical professionals regarding sleep health issues, and current research into sleep health.
Other matters under consideration include workplace awareness of inadequate sleep and sleep disorders, particularly for shift workers.
Submissions from interested individuals and organisations are invited by Thu 18 Oct 2018 - for more information and to provide input see the committee website at www.aph.gov.au/SleepHealth.
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