Can you die from a lack of sleep?
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Lucas Clark
Works at the International Development Association, Lives in Washington, D.C., USA.
While I'm not a medical professional, I can provide you with some information based on general knowledge and research findings. Prolonged sleep deprivation can have serious health consequences, but it's not typically considered a direct cause of death in the same way that, for example, a heart attack or a severe injury might be. However, chronic sleep deprivation can lead to a weakened immune system, increased risk of chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which can ultimately be fatal if not managed properly. Additionally, severe sleep deprivation can impair cognitive function and judgment, potentially leading to accidents or other dangerous situations that could result in death.
Studied at the University of Cambridge, Lives in Cambridge, UK.
It's possible that given enough time, sleep deprivation can kill you. While no human being is known to have died from staying awake, animal research strongly suggests it could happen. ... After 32 days of total sleep deprivation, all the rats were dead. Curiously, researchers still do not agree on the cause of death.
2009-5-11
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It's possible that given enough time, sleep deprivation can kill you. While no human being is known to have died from staying awake, animal research strongly suggests it could happen. ... After 32 days of total sleep deprivation, all the rats were dead. Curiously, researchers still do not agree on the cause of death.
