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Is sleep duration associated with self-reported overall health, screen time, and nighttime texting among adolescents?

Pernilla GarmyTherese IdecransMalin HertzAnn-Christin SollerhedPeter Hagell
Published in: The Journal of international medical research (2019)
Short sleep duration (<8 hours) was associated with poor self-reported health, increased screen time, and nighttime texting among respondents. These results provide information for parents, educators, and school health professionals to encourage young people to adopt healthy screen habits and sleep hygiene.
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