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Ted Cruz: “Studies have shown that there is a spike in workplace…”

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Senate Committee Hearing on the Impacts of Daylight Savings Time with Senator Scott

Published | Video Starts at 02:03

This leads to increased risks of health problems, including higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, and even car accidents immediately following the time change. In fact, Studies have shown that there is a spike in workplace injuries and fatal car crashes during the days after we shift our clocks forward. The disruption to sleep patterns and the resultant fatigue can have consequences on our productivity, mental health, and well being. The time change is also an inconvenience for families. (02:03–02:12)

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Asserts that there is an increase in workplace injuries and fatal car crashes after the spring time change.

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