SMJ articles in the category "sleep duration"

Original Article

Modeling the Relation between Obesity and Sleep Parameters in Children Referred for Dietary Weight Reduction Intervention

Objectives: Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have demonstrated that short sleep periods increase the likelihood of obesity in children. This study was designed to identify other less-clearly defined sleep and behavioral patterns associated with changes in body mass index (BMI) in obese children referred for interventions. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the…

Posted in: behavior 6 children 22 Obesity 70 sleep duration 2 Special Issue 75 Special Series 12

Original Article

Characterization of Sleep Patterns and Problems in Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Objectives Restrictions in sleep can have important adverse effects on health and job performance. We collected information about sleep from US healthcare workers to determine whether they had sleep difficulties. Methods We used an Internet-based survey to collect information on sleep patterns and sleep quality in healthcare workers at a…

Posted in: sleep duration 2 sleep quality 2
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