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To the Editor: Individuals who sleep for 6 hours or less and have no daytime impairment are considered to be short-sleepers. This variation in sleep duration is relatively rare and thought to occur in 3.6% of men and 4.3% of women. While short sleepers themselves may have no complaints, their caregivers might be concerned about the short duration of sleep and/or express frustration about the impact that this is having on their own ability to obtain adequate rest.
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