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A short term effect is what can happen within a short period of time. For examples:

  • I have a restless night's sleep. The next morning (short term), I am cranky, tired, and don't feel up to par.
  • I am allergic to peanuts. I eat one peanut and have a mild allergic reaction.
  • I take a medication to treat my allergic reaction to eating one peanut. Depending on the type of medication, I have either an immediate effect or within an hour.
  • I fall on ice. I have pain in my ankle. After 10 days or so, my ankle is fine.

A long term effect is what can happen over a long period of time. For examples:

  • I never sleep well. I average 6 hours sleep but it is interrupted sleep. After a month, I can experience a range of problems with attention, motivation, performance, etc.
  • I never have been allergic to anything I eat. Allergies occur from repeated exposures. Suddenly, I develop a new allergy to peanuts.
  • I take medications every day to prevent allergy attacks. Over time, our bodies don't process the same medication the same way. My med becomes less effective long term.
  • I fell on 3 different occasions; I hurt the same ankle each time. I develop chronic pain in my ankle. I have to wear an ankle brace and need pain meds after I walk.

Note: The above examples are very simplistic. Short and Long term effects can be complicated.

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