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March 26, 2020 | Lack of sleep, guns and teens

Season 5 Episode 9 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Is there a connection between lack of sleep and the use of handguns among teenagers?

We all know how important getting a good night's sleep is – but now UTSA researchers are investigating whether there is a connection between lack of sleep and the use of handguns among teenagers. The facts indicate "yes," that disrupted sleep leads to disturbed teens picking up guns – and using them.

03/26/2020

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KLRN SciTech Now

March 26, 2020 | Lack of sleep, guns and teens

Season 5 Episode 9 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

We all know how important getting a good night's sleep is – but now UTSA researchers are investigating whether there is a connection between lack of sleep and the use of handguns among teenagers. The facts indicate "yes," that disrupted sleep leads to disturbed teens picking up guns – and using them.

03/26/2020

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