But, she added, “standard time, for so many scientific and circadian rationales and public health safety reasons, should really be what the permanent time is set to.”.
The AASM made this stance clear in 2020 when it released a position statement recommending that the country institute year-round standard time.
Tuesday’s vote comes amid a growing nationwide push for permanent daylight saving time.
But many sleep experts say that those in favor of more light in the late afternoons and evenings may not be considering the costs.
Experts say circadian misalignment has been associated with adverse effects on cognition and mood as well as cardiovascular and metabolic function.
Of the three potential time systems for the country to be on — permanent standard, biannual switching and permanent daylight saving time — she said, the last is “probably the worst choice.”.
“Unfortunately, [Tuesday’s] quick action by the Senate allowed for neither a robust discussion nor a debate,” the statement said. »
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