Channel 8 Tuesday Report 星期二特写：Chasing Sleep Episode 2 - Youths Dreaming for Sleep

What are the consequences of prolonged sleep deprivation in youths? According to a study by NUS, only 15% of surveyed secondary school students get at least 8 hours of sleep. Dr Petrina Wong, Consultant Paediatrician specializing in Respiratory & Sleep, was recently featured in Channel 8’s mini documentary series "Tuesday Report <星期二特写>" in an episode titled “Chasing Sleep <追眠人>,” which explored sleep issues among youths.

In Episode 2, "Youths Dreaming for Sleep," Dr Wong discusses why good quality sleep is essential for our health, as the episode highlights three teenagers struggling with insufficient sleep and irregular sleeping patterns.

青少年需要八到十小时的睡眠时间。但根据新加坡一项调查，仅有15%的受访中学生得到至少八小时的建议睡眠时间。本地的青少年是不能睡，还是不想睡？睡眠不足对我们生活有什么影响？儿科专科顾问,黄宝贞医生在”星期二特写:追眠人”节目上和大家分享。 

Watch here or catch the full programme on YouTube.