Sleep

Writing task: Write a formal article

Write a formal article about the effects of sleep deprivation. Use the information Useful language
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Follow this three-paragraph essay structure:
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• Main body: Include up to three key points with supporting information.
• Conclusion: Restate the main ideas given in the main body.
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How does sleep deprivation affect the body?

Sleep deprivation, either by not taking into account, for example, for example, for
example:

- Sensation of drowsiness during the day.

- Normally he sleeps only 5 minutes after lying in bed at night.
- Cast "cabezaditas", which are very brief episodes of sleep while you are awake.

Sleep deprivation can clearly affect people's performance, including the ability to think
clearly, react quickly and create memories. Sleep deprivation also results in mood and
irritability, relationship problems - especially in children and adolescents - and
depression. Sleep deprivation can also increase anxiety.

Sleep is important for general health; An inadequate sleep is associated with various
health problems. Research that does not get enough sleep or sleep badly increases
the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

Sleep deprivation can also be very dangerous. In a test performed on sleep deprived
people where we should drive in a simulator or perform tasks that require hand-eye
coordination, their results are just as bad or worse than people who are intoxicated.
According to the National Department of Transportation, driving with drowsiness
causes 1,500 deaths and 40,000 nonfatal injuries per year.

Sleep deprivation magnifies the effect of work on the organism. A fatigued person who
will look will be more than a well-rested person.

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