The implications of sleep loss for circadian performance accuracy

Abstract The effect of sleep loss on circadian performance rhythms is discussed. Data are presented which indicate that the maxima and minima of the circadian component of performance curves are delayed by 2 to 4 h as a result of sleep deprivation. The consequences of such a change are discussed.

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