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Do sleep disorders have more serious consequences for women or men?

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Do sleep disorders have more serious consequences for women or men?

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There is no difference in the consequences sleep disorders have for women or men. In this video Patricia Geraghty, NP describes both the short-term and long-term consequences of sleep disorders.

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