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Sleep duration and overweight/obesity in children: Review and implications for pediatric nursing

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review evidence from the last 5 years (2006-2011) regarding a relationship between sleep duration and childhood overweight/obesity. CONCLUSIONS: Among the 25 studies selected from PubMed and Web of Knowledge databases, all indicated significant associations between short sleep duration and childhood overweight/obesity. Studies explored a range of pediatric populations, methodologies, and potential contributing factors. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Childhood sleep duration may be a modifiable risk factor in preventing obesity. In addition to identifying and assessing patients' sleep habits, nurses play important roles as educators regarding the importance of adequate sleep and promoting it in children.

Source: Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2012.00332.x

Authors: Jianghong Liu, Angelina Zhang, Linda Li

Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Sleep and related disorders

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences