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The Study of the Frequency and Distribution of a Disease

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The study of the frequency and distribution of a disease in a defined population is


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REM Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder in which sufferers physically act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams with vocal sounds and sudden, violent arm and leg movements.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, often linked to a deficiency in the brain neurotransmitter orexin.

Somnambulism

A condition also known as sleepwalking, where an individual engages in activities that are usually performed during a state of full consciousness while being asleep.

Sleep Apnea

A condition marked by interruptions in breathing or instances of light breathing while asleep.

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