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Prevalence and consequences of insomnia in pediatric population

Magda Kaczor1, Michał Skalski2

  • 1Mazowieckie Centrum Neuropsychiatrii w Zagórzu.

Psychiatria Polska
|August 25, 2016
PubMed

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Pediatric insomnia is a growing concern, affecting one-third of patients seen by child psychiatrists, with many requiring medication. This review examines the prevalence and consequences of chronic sleep issues in children and adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Adolescent Psychiatry

Background:

  • Insomnia is a significant and growing health issue in the pediatric population.
  • Sleep disturbances affect one-third of patients seen by child and adolescent psychiatrists, with one-quarter needing pharmacotherapy.
  • Healthy sleep is crucial for cognitive, emotional, social, and biological functioning, and disease prevention in adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the available data on the prevalence of chronic insomnia in individuals under 18 years old.
  • To summarize the short- and long-term consequences of chronic insomnia in the pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on chronic insomnia prevalence and consequences.
  • Analysis of data concerning sleep disturbances in children and adolescents.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disturbances are a common complaint among pediatric patients.
  • A notable proportion of children and adolescents with sleep problems require pharmacotherapy.
  • Growing attention is being paid to the short- and long-term effects of insomnia in this age group.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic insomnia is an increasing problem in the pediatric population.
  • Understanding the prevalence and consequences of pediatric insomnia is crucial for effective management and intervention.
  • Further research is needed to address the growing burden of sleep disorders in children and adolescents.

Keywords:
childreninsomnia

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