Short & Long-Term Effects of Sleep Deprivation

The main effect of sleep deprivation is excessive daytime sleepiness, which can lead to traffic accidents and workplace injuries. Sleep deprivation also has both short and long-term impacts on your health.

Short-Term Effects:

Drowsiness, leading to drowsy driving
Forgetfulness
Distractibility
Decreased performance and alertness
Memory and cognitive impairment
Stressed relationships
Occupational and/or motor vehicle injury

Long-Term Effects:

High blood pressure
Heart attack
Stroke
Obesity
Psychiatric problems, including depression, anxiety and other mood disorders
Poor quality of life