On March 19, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed SB 314, also known as the Sleep Disorders Education Amendments, into law. This legislation mandates the Utah Division of Population Health within the Department of Health and Human Services to create educational materials and conduct public outreach focused on sleep health and sleep disorders.
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) emphasizes that sleep is crucial for overall health and advocates for sleep education to be included in public health initiatives. Historically, public health campaigns have concentrated on nutrition, exercise, and the reduction of risky behaviors, but sleep health has often been overlooked. In response, the AASM has developed various resources to raise public awareness and understanding of sleep disorders. Additional information can be found on websites such as Sleepisgoodmedicine.com and Sleepeducation.org.