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Does a person die from being sleep deprived for 2 weeks?
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Yes: Sleep deprivation can have dire consequences. Imagine being sleepy and driving to work or walking into a busy street. Apart from the obvious mental deficits it has been shown to lead to heart disease, diabetes and stroke
Answered 3/7/2015
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