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Sleep deprivation
A condition in which, either intentionally or unintentionally, someone does not allow his or her body enough time for sleep. Typically, adults require six to eight hours of sleep each day, although some people require more.
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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