Dangers of Too Little Sleep
- Increased risk of driving crashes
- Increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation, leading to…
- Weight gain (increase in body mass index), leading to…
- Increased risk of diabetes and heart problems
- Increased risk for psychiatric conditions including depression and substance abuse
- Decreased job/school performance due to decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or remember new information
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Source: National Sleep Foundation
