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What would happen if you didn’t sleep? - Claudia Aguirre

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In the United States, it’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Claudia Aguirre
Director
Lisa LaBracio
Animator
Josephine Mark
Composer
Carlos Palomares
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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