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Xin-Hua Ye1, Hong Chen, Xi-Guang Kang

  • 1Child Medical Care Center, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China. ye_xinhua@126.com.

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|October 24, 2019
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Childhood obesity and sleep disorders are closely linked in Lanzhou, China. Obese children are more likely to experience sleep problems, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing global concern.
  • Sleep disorders in children can have significant health implications.
  • Understanding the interplay between obesity and sleep is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of obesity and sleep disorders among primary school students in Lanzhou, China.
  • To investigate the association between childhood obesity and sleep disorders in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A stratified cluster random sampling method was employed to select 3,283 primary school students.
  • Physical examinations and sleep questionnaires were used for screening.
  • A control group of 200 healthy children without obesity or sleep disorders was established.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of obesity was 5.76% and sleep disorders was 16.24%.
  • Obese children showed a significantly higher prevalence of sleep disorders (42.3%) compared to normal-weight children (20%).
  • Snoring was the most common sleep disorder in obese children, with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome affecting 45% of obese children with sleep disorders.

Conclusions:

  • A significant association exists between childhood obesity and sleep disorders in Lanzhou.
  • Early identification and management of sleep disorders in obese children are recommended.
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