Daylight Savings Time is an outdated system that only hinders workers, students and everyone in between at all times of the year. It has not been necessary or helpful to the average person since World War I. It is the perpetrator of change that no one really gets used to no matter what season it is. Even though it may go unnoticed past small inconveniences, the time at which the sun rises and sets affects people much more than is widely known. All this and more is good reason Daylight Savings time needs to permanently end.
There are many countries who choose not to go through the burden of Daylight Savings, and even some states within the U.S. (Arizona and Hawaii) do not follow the system either. This could make the idea of converting all states to a time system that better suits daily life throughout the year easier. While the summer daylight hours are preferred by many, a compromise between winter and summer seems most beneficial. With the sun setting as early as 4:30 p.m. some months and as late as 9 p.m. in others, a time somewhere in the middle for sunset all year round would make for a much more consistent and dependable time system.
An unbelievable amount of health benefits come with eliminating Daylight Savings. The body’s circadian rhythm, which determines sleep schedule and patterns, is significantly harmed by the changes associated with the persistent change in sunrise and sunset. This means the changing times disturb the ability to get a healthy night’s sleep which can have negative effects on health overall. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also warns against a variety of other issues caused by Daylight Savings time including increased car accident rates and increased probability for heart attacks.
To summarize, these negative health effects could be avoided by ending the use of Daylight Savings Time altogether. It is common to dread the time of year that the sun sets an hour after getting home from school. Equally though, dark mornings can make it harder to wake up and make for a slower day. No matter what side of this flawed system is examined, there will always be an avoidable consequence. Even with its positive aspects, like longer summer days and brighter mornings in the winter, Daylight Savings takes a toll on people’s health in considerable ways. Putting a stop to this system which is currently used by many could potentially be a lengthy process to go through. Considering these issues though, it is a necessary one.