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What is sleep deprivation? What are the potential long-term and short-term consequences of sleep deprivation?

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Sleep deprivation is when you don’t get the right amount of sleep

Short term consequences include mood changes, emotional distress and increased stress

Long term consequences include hypertension and weight related problems

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