Majority believes Daylight Saving Time should be banned

The Record’s online poll from Nov. 1-15 asked readers whether they think Daylight Saving should be permanently banned.

The end of Daylight Saving time was on Nov. 3, many sleep scientists and circadian biologists are pushing for a permanent ban because of potential ill effects on human health.

Research shows the time change, specifically the springtime start of daylight saving time, may be harmful, leading to more car accidents, heart attacks in vulnerable people, loss of sleep and other health problems.