World Sleep Day 2023: Know theme, history, quotes and wishes

World Sleep Day 2023: World Sleep Day is observed on March 17 every year to spread awareness about the benefits of having a good sleep. World Sleep Day was first hosted by the World Sleep Society (WSS) in 2008. WSS is a non-profit organisation with a group of dedicated healthcare providers and members of the medical community working in the area of sleep medicine and research, to promote and advance sleep health worldwide. 
 

World Sleep Society mentioned, "World Sleep Day is an opportunity to promote sleep health alongside thousands of other sleep health professionals and advocates. When we all promote sleep health and #WorldSleepDay together, our combined effort is greater than the sum of its parts. Spread the word about sleep health on World Sleep Day, and help elevate the conversation around sleep."

"Sleep deprivation is a silent epidemic and can have negative impacts on health, businesses and economies. The consequences of neglecting it can welcome an increased risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart conditions," Dr Sangita Reddy, joint MD, Apollo Hospitals Group, said.

Vikram Thaploo, CEO, HealthNet Global, said, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world. Around 1 billion people worldwide experience OSA and up to 80 per cent of those who have sleep apnea go untreated. Sleep apnea is a serious chronic condition that affects patients' quality of life and general health in addition to their ability to sleep".

World Sleep Day: Why this day is hosted  

World Sleep Day is observed to raise awareness of the importance of sleep. As per the researchers and doctors sleep is important for personal health and well-being. This day also brings together sleep healthcare providers to discuss and distribute information around the world.

World Sleep Day: Theme

• The theme for this year's Sleep Day is 'Sleep is Essential for Health'. 
• World Sleep Day: Wishes to share 
• Having been kept awake most of the festive nights, Sleep Day could not be more perfectly timed! Good Night all! Happy World Sleep Day!
• Today is World Sleep Day. Did you celebrate? Let me celebrate. Goodnight.
• Forget things, get on the bed, have that cosy sleep. Don’t miss the chance. Happy World Sleep Day
• Sleep is as important as food to us as it keeps us active and healthy to have a life that we aspire to have. Wishing a very Happy WorldSleep Day to everyone.

World Sleep Day 2023: Quotes

"Sleep is the best meditation." - Dalai Lama

"Sleep is the most important 'repair and restore' tool we have." - Dr. Neil Stanley

"A well-spent day brings happy sleep." - Leonardo da Vinci

"Sleep is the best way to recharge our batteries and get ready to tackle a new day." - Arianna Huffington

"There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it." - Mindy Kaling

"Fatigue is the best pillow." - Benjamin Franklin

"The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more." - Wilson Mizner

"Sleep is a beautiful thing. It's like a little piece of death." - Homer Simpson