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Exploring the Impact of Daylight Savings 2024 on Mortality Rates

Alexis Thornton

10 months ago

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a biannual practice observed by many countries around the world, where clocks are adjusted forward in the spring and backward in the fall to make better use of natural daylight.

You may have noticed when you woke up on Sunday, March 10th, your clocks were an hour behind. That's because while you were sleeping, the clocks sprung forward for daylight savings 2024.

While the concept was originally intended to save energy and promote outdoor activities, there has been ongoing debate about its effects on health and well-being, particularly during the transition period known as "spring forward."

Not only does this transition cause you to lose an hour of sleep, but it can also be deadly.

The Link Between Daylight Saving Time and Health


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