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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
Published on: February 2, 2017
Correlation Between Anthropometric Measurements and Incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adolescence
Yelkur Pallavi1, X Joshua Rajan1, H Syed Mohammed1
1Department of Paediatrics, Saveetha Medical College, SIMATS University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Background:
Anthropometric measurements serve as indicators of nutritional status and physical development, which can influence sleep patterns.
Aim:
To investigate the incidence of sleep disturbances by polysomnography in adolescents, with special focus on correlation with anthropometric parameters and gender differences.
Materials And Methods:
It is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted at the paediatric department at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, during January-December 2023. However, 90 children constituted the study population.
Results:
Polysomnography findings indicated that 37% of the teenagers encountered sleep disruptions, with a greater occurrence and intensity observed among boys.
Conclusion:
The significance of using anthropometric data, including neck circumference, BMI, waist to-hip ratio, and skin fold thickness in regular evaluations for sleep disorders in adolescents.
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