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THE EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in
the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired?
Use the following scale to choose the most
appropriate number for each situation:
| 0 = no chance of dozing |
| 1 = slight chance of dozing |
| 2 = moderate chance of dozing |
| 3 = high chance of dozing |
| SITUATION |
CHANCE OF DOZING |
| Sitting and reading |
____________ |
| Watching TV |
____________ |
| Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g a
theater or a meeting) |
____________ |
| As a passenger in a car for an hour without
a break |
____________ |
| Lying down to rest in the afternoon when
circumstances permit |
____________ |
| Sitting and talking to someone |
____________ |
| Sitting quietly after a lunch without
alcohol |
____________ |
| In a car, while stopped for a few minutes
in traffic |
____________ |
To check your sleepiness score, total the points. Scores over 8
points may indicate a possible sleep disorder.
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