65% of Portuguese teenagers play video games on school days, warns Portuguese Sleep Association
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65% of Portuguese teenagers play video games on school days, warns Portuguese Sleep Association

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 07:19

The Portuguese Sleep Association warned that 65% of Portuguese teenagers play video games on school days. This data reveals a high prevalence of gaming habits among Portuguese youth during the school term.

The association launched a campaign with the aim of alerting gamers, especially the youngest, to the importance of not compromising the necessary hours of rest. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about the risks of sacrificing sleep in favor of time dedicated to video games.

The warning comes at a time when it is recognized that time spent gaming can significantly interfere with the quality and quantity of sleep of teenagers, which can have an impact on their academic performance and overall well-being.

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