Sleep disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea and snoring, jet lag and other circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, and parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and sleep paralysis, and featuring facts about other health problems that affect sleep, why sleep is necessary, how much sleep is needed, the physical and mental effects of sleep deprivation, and pediatric sleep issues ; along with tips for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help and information

Williams, Angela, 1963- (editor.). Omnigraphics, Inc., (issuing body.).

Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep disorders in children and adults, along with facts about diseases that affect sleep and the health consequences of sleep deprivation. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780780817135
ISBN: 0780817133
ISBN: 9780780817142 (ebook)
Physical Description: print
xix, 535 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, Inc., [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Pt. 1. Sleep basics -- pt. 2. The causes and consequences of sleep deprivation -- pt. 3. Sleep disorders -- pt. 4. Other health problems that often affect sleep -- pt. 5. Preventing, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorders -- pt. 6. A special look at pediatric sleep issues -- pt. 7. Research and clinical studies on sleep and sleep disorders -- pt. 8. Additional help and information.