40 Troubling Ways Sleep Deprivation Harms People

Insomnia has been linked to bed wetting in children and adults. Credit: Shutterstock

21. Bed Wetting

Scientists have concluded that sleep deprivation leads to “excess nocturnal urine production.” If you are an adult, this may mean getting up multiple times to use the bathroom. For kids, this means wetting the bed. If your children are having an issue with this, make sure they have a regularly scheduled bedtime, and that they are getting a peaceful night’s sleep.