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Disparities in Non-respiratory Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Caroline U A Okorie1, Oluwatosin Eunice Olorunmoteni2, Mary Anne Tablizo3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, 770 Welch Road Suite 380, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.

Sleep Medicine Clinics
|February 20, 2026
PubMed

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Sleep disorders significantly impact children's health, with disparities affecting marginalized groups. This review examines global non-respiratory sleep health inequalities in children and proposes interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Global Health Equity
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Sleep is crucial for children's health and well-being.
  • Non-respiratory and behavioral sleep disorders negatively affect children and families.
  • Significant global health disparities in sleep exist, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review worldwide findings on non-respiratory sleep health disparities in children.
  • To examine the contributing factors to these disparities.
  • To explore potential interventions to mitigate sleep health inequalities.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of global studies.
  • Analysis of non-respiratory sleep disorders in pediatric populations.
  • Examination of socioeconomic and demographic factors influencing sleep health.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant global disparities in pediatric non-respiratory sleep health.
  • Highlighted the impact of socioeconomic status, geographic location, and health literacy.
  • Documented the influence of these disparities on quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing non-respiratory sleep health disparities requires targeted global interventions.
  • Interventions should focus on vulnerable and minoritized communities.
  • Improving sleep health equity is essential for child well-being worldwide.

Keywords:
InsomniaNon-respiratory sleep disordersPediatricsSleep disordersSleep health

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