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The British Sleep Society position statement on Daylight Saving Time in the UK.

Authors :
Crawford, Megan R.
Winnebeck, Eva C.
Schantz, Malcolm
Gardani, Maria
Miller, Michelle A.
Revell, Victoria
Hare, Alanna
Horton, Caroline L.
Durrant, Simon
Steier, Joerg
Source :
Journal of Sleep Research. Oct2024, p1. 8p. 2 Illustrations.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Summary There is an ongoing debate in the United Kingdom and in other countries about whether twice‐yearly changes into and out of Daylight Saving Time should be abolished. Opinions are divided about whether any abolition of Daylight Saving Time should result in permanent Standard Time, or year‐long Daylight Saving Time. The British Sleep Society concludes from the available scientific evidence that circadian and sleep health are affected negatively by enforced changes of clock time (especially in a forward direction) and positively by the availability of natural daylight during the morning. Thus, our recommendation is that the United Kingdom should abolish the twice‐yearly clock change and reinstate Standard Time throughout the year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09621105
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Sleep Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180400800
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.14352