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Which problems can occur by getting only four hours of sleep everyday?
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4 hours of Sleep: Decreased insomnia can cause decreased immunity decreased response to flu vaccination increased cortisol tiredness impaired judgment increased motor vehicle accidents impaired cognition excessive sleepiness etc.
Answered 8/26/2013
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