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title: The High Price of Ignoring Sleep | Sleep Institute
description: Despite growing evidence, sleep is still deprioritized in healthcare, education, and  funding—undermining public health and costing billions.
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# [The High Price of Ignoring Sleep | Sleep Institute](https://www.resmedsleepinstitute.com/insights/high-price-of-ignoring-sleep)

 Written by [Sleep Institute](https://www.resmedsleepinstitute.com/insights/author/sleep-institute) | Aug 20, 2025 4:30:00 AM

Recognizing sleep as essential marks progress, but real-world change in care delivery, education, and funding remains critically overdue.

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