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List the effects of sleep deprivation on your health.

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Sleep deprivation is defined as a condition in which a person is getting less sleep than it should, and the condition can be acute or chronic. Sleep deprivation manifests itself as:

  • a) stress-related problem - a problem with stress can occur even though sleep deprivation is short-lived. This type of stress makes it difficult to perform daily tasks
  • b) increased risk for getting sick - research shows that people suffering from sleep deprivation are more prone to infections for a long time
  • c) increased risk for dangerous accidents - sleep deprivation is a condition extremely dangerous for persons whose professional occupation includes working with means of transport, such as bus drivers or pilots

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