Sweden's Public Health Agency has released new recommendations to improve youth sleep, as nearly six in ten teenagers go to bed after 11pm – a sharp rise since the 1980s. The agency highlights later bedtimes and sleep difficulties as common issues. Advice includes reducing screen time and increasing physical activity.
According to Folkhälsomyndigheten, the Public Health Agency of Sweden, nearly six in ten youths go to bed after 11pm, compared to about one in six in the 1980s. Many struggle to fall asleep or wake during the night. The agency has now issued advice to address this.
Recommendations include maintaining fixed routines for circadian rhythm, spending time outdoors during the day, physical activity, and stress management. Avoid screens before bedtime, keep the bedroom cool, quiet and dark, and steer clear of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
In Falun, SVT Nyheter asked passersby about their sleep habits and tips. Many emphasized not scrolling too much on phones before bed.