Which comorbid conditions have been associated with sleep deprivation? Select all that apply
a. Depression
b. Hypertension
c. Anxiety disorders
d. Gastric reflux disease
e. Coronary artery disease
ANS: A, B, C, E
Sleep deprivation is associated with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety as well as stress-related medical conditions such as coronary artery disease and hypertension. There is currently no research to support a connection with gastric reflux disease.
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