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Beverage taxes came into light with increasing concerns about obesity, particularly among youth. Ongoing sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk for some chronic health problems. In addition, sleep deprivation has been shown to correlate with both increased susceptibility to illness and slower recovery times from illness. In one study, people with chronic insufficient sleep, set as six hours of sleep a night or less, were found to be four times more likely to catch a cold compared to those who reported sleeping for seven hours or more a night.
- But doctors are hopeful that public health measures may be enough to stop the spread.
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- As a result, immunization coverage dropped for the first time in 10 years, and deaths from TB and malaria increased.
- Ongoing sleep deprivation has been