According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, which of the following statements is true about an individual's sleep?

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The correct statement is that chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to cardiovascular disease and a shortened life span. Option A is incorrect because stress can affect the quality and amount of sleep. Option B is incorrect because social and family obligations may lead to less sleep for individuals. Option C is incorrect because the optimal amount of sleep for an individual varies, with most adults requiring 7-9 hours of sleep per day.