The High Costs of Losing Sleep

Australians have a sleeping problem. The most conservative
estimates show one in 10 have a sleep disorder, which is having
an impact on their safety, wellbeing and productivity.


This ends up costing almost a $1 billion a week. And that’s not
all. The total cost of inadequate sleep is thought to be as high
as $75 billion a year.


We’re not alone either. International research shows places like
the US, the UK and Europe are facing similar problems, with
similar costs.


Guests:


Shanthakumar Rajaratnam, Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation


Professor Ron Grunstein, The Woolcock Institute 


Wendy Troxel, The Rand Corporation


Zafina Ademi, Professor of Health Economics, Monash University


Presenter: Richard Aedy


Producer: Whitney Fitzsimons 


This program was first broadcast on 9th May, 2024