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Sleep Deprivation and Human Development

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Sleep Deprivation and Disease

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The function of sleep is unclear though many have postulated its role in energy conservation, functional restoration, detoxification, synaptic plasticity, and necessity for overall development and well-being. Sleep is also essential in the consolidation of memory, which in turn is important for neurocognitive development. Sleep patterns and requirements change across the lifespan. Sleep deprivation can be caused by sleep fragmentation and restriction and has serious consequences on neurocognitive development. From infancy through adolescence and adulthood, sleep problems may have a negative impact on language development, behavior, mood, cognition, and overall functioning. Recognition of sleep problems and good sleep hygiene is important to minimize the effects of sleep deprivation.

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  1. Department of Sleep Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Nishi Bhopal M.D.

  2. Sleep Laboratory, Division of Respiratory, Department of Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Umakanth Khatwa M.D.

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Bhopal, N., Khatwa, U. (2014). Sleep Deprivation and Human Development. In: Bianchi, M. (eds) Sleep Deprivation and Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9087-6_8

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