correlational
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After one night without sleep, average blood pressure rises by about 4 points and stays elevated for up to a day and a half in healthy men.

Scientific Claim

In 40 healthy men aged 31.2±6.3 years with BMI 24.6±2.6 kg/m², 24 hours of sleep deprivation is associated with a 4.0 mmHg increase in mean arterial blood pressure, with sustained elevation through 32 hours of sleep deprivation.

Original Statement

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study design supports correlational claims about mean BP changes without implying causation. The language correctly uses 'associated with'.

Evidence from Studies

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No contradicting evidence found