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[Sleep disorders and their impact on neurodevelopment]

Alberto Navarro Vergara1, Gabriel González Rabelino1

  • 1Cátedra de Neuropediatría, Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell, Facultad de Medicina, UDELAR, Montevideo, Uruguay.

Medicina
|September 2, 2022
PubMed

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Children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric sleep science
  • Neurodevelopmental research

Background:

  • Sleep is crucial for brain development and learning in children.
  • 25-50% of children experience sleep difficulties, impacting neurodevelopment.
  • Sleep disorders are more common in children with neurological conditions.

Framework:

  • Sleep disorders encompass insomnia, breathing issues, hypersomnolence, circadian rhythm disruptions, parasomnias, and movement disorders.
  • Understanding these classifications is key to addressing pediatric sleep problems.

Implementation:

  • Pediatricians require training to manage the increasing prevalence of childhood sleep issues.
  • Addressing sleep problems is vital, especially given pandemic-related increases.

Implications:

  • Improving sleep in children is essential for healthy neurodevelopment and overall well-being.
  • Early identification and management of sleep disorders can prevent long-term health consequences.

Keywords:
ADHDneurodevelopmentpediatricssleepsleep disorder

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