# Nighttime Rest Charts The 'You Need More Sleep' Infographic Urges People to Get Some Shut-Eye By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-need-more-sleep-infographic References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/zzzzzz-you-need-more-sleep-infographic) & [medicalbillingandcodingcertification.net](http://medicalbillingandcodingcertification.net/you-need-sleep/) The 'You Need More Sleep' Infographic has a clear argument for readers that is presented well with facts to back it up. The point is that people are [not getting enough sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-training-for-grownups) which can be quite detrimental to productivity and [overall happiness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueair-sleep-collection). The infographic points out that, while the average American spends 7.5 hours a night in bed, only 6.1 of those hours are spent sleeping. Sleeping for [only six hours a night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-quality-of-employees) increases one's odds of obesity by 27% and five hours a night increases that to 73 per cent. A lack of sleep can also be dangerous not just for oneself, but for others; drowsiness is the cause of 20% of all car crashes and 60% of drivers get behind the wheel while drowsy. The You Need More Sleep Infographic makes a compelling argument that everyone should read and pay attention to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sleep Deprivation:** Opportunity to develop innovative sleep solutions and technologies to address the problem of sleep deprivation. - **Productivity Enhancement:** Opportunity for businesses to create strategies and tools that improve employee productivity by promoting adequate sleep. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for the health and wellness industry to develop products and services that emphasize the importance of proper sleep for overall well-being. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop wearable devices and digital tools to track and improve sleep patterns. - **Transportation:** Transportation industry can invest in smart vehicle technologies that detect and prevent accidents caused by drowsy driving. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer sleep-related products such as comfortable mattresses, pillows, and ambient lighting for better sleep quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep Schedule Optimization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-calculator.md) - [Holistic Sleep Improvement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somnapp.md) - [Sleep Support Fairy Tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepless-beauty.md) - [Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepless-lamp.md) - [Science-Backed Sleep Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rest-report.md) - [Sleep-Recovering Coaching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-reset-app.md) - [Sleep Nutrition Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrition-and-sleep.md) - [Rested Parent Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-ambassador-program.md) - [Sleep Optimization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somno.md)