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Can lack of sleep actually kill a person?

Asked by KatawaGrey (21483points) May 27th, 2011

I know that without food, water, proper shelter in some cases, and the proper environment meaning temperature, air, sun, etc. a human would die, but is it the same with sleep?

Note: I know that people will just pass out if they have not slept in a long enough time. What I am asking is if this was not the case, would someone die from lack of sleep?

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