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Meta-Analysis of Short Sleep Duration and Obesity in Children and Adults

SLEEP · 2008 · Vol. 31(5) · pp. 619–626
Francesco P. CappuccioFrances TaggartNgianga-Bakwin KandalaAndrew CurrieEd PeileSaverio StrangesMichelle A. Miller

Abstract

Cross-sectional studies from around the world show a consistent increased risk of obesity amongst short sleepers in children and adults. Causal inference is difficult due to lack of control for important confounders and inconsistent evidence of temporal sequence in prospective studies.

Sleep and related disordersObstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchObesity, Physical Activity, DietMedicineMeta-analysisObesityConfidence intervalOdds ratioChildhood obesityDemographyPopulationEpidemiologyPsycINFO

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AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityRisk FactorsSleep DeprivationStatistics as Topic
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