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

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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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