Natural short sleeper

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Natural short sleeper:

A natural short sleeper is an individual who requires less than 8 to 10 hours of sleep per 24 hour period for normal function.

Reviewed last on: 4/25/2008
Allen J. Blaivas, DO, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Veteran Affairs, VA System, East Orange, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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