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Predictors of sleep pattern disturbances. Results from a third-level university hospital

Elisa Dávila-Sotelo1,2, Leonor Hinojosa-Amaya1,2, Carolina Garza-Davila1,2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology Childhood Obesity Clinic , Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Mexico.

Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
|August 9, 2022
PubMed

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Obesity in children increases the risk of developing sleep disorders. Early screening for sleep problems in obese pediatric patients can lead to better health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Obesity is a widespread epidemic linked to chronic diseases.
  • The relationship between obesity and sleep disorders in Mexican children is understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of sleep disorders in pediatric patients.
  • To identify factors contributing to the development of pediatric sleep disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Observational, analytical, retrospective study.
  • Included 64 pediatric patients aged 2-16 years (March 2019-2021).
  • Utilized the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for assessment.

Main Results:

  • 42.18% (27/64) of patients met criteria for sleep disorders.
  • Obesity (weight percentile ≥ 75, BMI percentile ≥ 93.5) was a significant risk factor.
  • Normal weight was found to be protective against sleep disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric obesity may predispose children to sleep disorders.
  • Screening for sleep disorders in obese children can facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.
  • Intervention may improve overall quality of life for affected children.
Abstract

Keywords:
paediatricssleep disorders.obesity

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