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1/31/07

KITV: Xavier Bertrand dans une rêve fantomatique? - France Considers Naps At Work For Health


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France Considers Naps At Work For Health

The French already enjoy a 35-hour work week and generous vacations. Now the health minister wants to look into whether workers should be allowed to sleep on the job. France launched plans this week to spend $9 million this year to improve public awareness about sleeping troubles. About one in three French people suffer from them, the ministry said.

Fifty-six percent of French complain that a poor night's sleep has affected their job performance, according to the ministry. "Why not a nap at work? It can't be a taboo subject," Health Minister Xavier Bertrand said Monday. He called for further studies and said he would promote on-the-job naps if they prove useful. EU-Digest: Xavier Bertrand dans une rêve fantomatique?

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