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Can you die from lack of sleep ?
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Great question!: Lack of sleep is harmful to the brain. You may not necessarily die from lack of sleep directly. However, you can die in a motor vehicle accident if you fall asleep at the wheel in your sleep deprived state.
Answered 3/15/2015
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