10 Most Sleep-Depriving Careers

Who is getting the least sleep? The Economix blog at the New York Times takes note of a list from the National Health Interview Survey:

1. Home health aides (6 hours, 57 minutes)
2. Lawyers (7 hours)
3. Police officers (7 hours, 1 minute)
4. Physicians, paramedics (7 hours, 2 minutes)
5. Economists (7 hours, 3 minutes)

That's right, economists. For the rest of the list, click here. You'll also see the occupations that get the most sleep, led by ... forest loggers.