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María Navarro-Solera1, Joaquín Carrasco-Luna, Gonzalo Pin-Arboledas

  • 1*Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, University of Valencia †Department of Experimental Science, School Catholic University of Valencia ‡Sleep Unit, Hospital Quirón §Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Valencia ||Department of Pediatrics, Dr Peset University Hospital, Valencia, Spain.

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|May 20, 2015
PubMed

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Short sleep duration in obese children is linked to increased central obesity and higher risks for cardiovascular issues, including elevated blood pressure and homocysteine levels. This highlights the importance of adequate sleep for pediatric metabolic health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern.
  • Obesity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Sleep disturbances are common in children and may impact metabolic health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between sleep duration and cardiovascular risk factors in obese children.
  • To identify specific metabolic and clinical markers influenced by sleep duration in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of 90 obese children (ages 7-16).
  • Sleep duration assessed using the BEARS questionnaire and National Sleep Foundation criteria.
  • Evaluated various biochemical markers, including glucose, lipids, inflammatory markers, and adipokines.
  • Statistical analysis using general lineal and logistic regression models.

Main Results:

  • Short sleep duration was significantly associated with more severe central obesity.
  • Independent predictors of short sleep duration included increased mean arterial pressure, homocysteine, retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
  • No significant association was found between sleep duration and inflammatory markers or adipokines.

Conclusions:

  • Inadequate sleep duration exacerbates obesity severity in children.
  • Short sleep is a significant risk factor for developing cardiovascular issues in obese children.
  • Findings underscore the critical role of sufficient sleep in managing pediatric obesity and preventing cardiometabolic complications.
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