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Moderate sleep deprivation produces impairments in cognitive and motor performance equivalent to legally prescribed levels of alcohol intoxication
TransportationOccup Environ Med

Moderate sleep deprivation produces impairments in cognitive and motor performance equivalent to legally prescribed levels of alcohol intoxication

A. M. Williamson and A. Feyer

Research conducted by A M Williamson and Anne-Marie Feyer found that 17–19 hours without sleep can impair response speed and accuracy to levels comparable to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05%, and that longer wakefulness can reach impairment similar to about 0.1% BAC — posing clear risks for road and industrial safety.... show more
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