A study of 300 mothers and their preschool children over the course of two and half years showed that kids who get enough sleep sustain fewer injuries. This study found that the average number of injuries during the preschool years is two times higher for children who don't get enough sleep each day. The increased risk of injuries was significant even after taking into account maternal age, education, and the child's temperament.
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