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Are circadian rhythm disorders hereditary?
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Circadian rhythm: Good question. The short and long answer is yes. Advanced sleep phase and delayed have a well-established genetic link. The other circadian disturbances are not so well established (free running type or irregular sleep/wake schedule.
Answered 1/1/2015
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Circadian rhythm: Not really...But, when a parent suffers with a circadian rhythm disturbance, it can often affect spouse and children, but there is no genetic link that is passed to progeny. The link would be solely environmental.
Answered 8/29/2013
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