Sleep duration and obesity in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

Lian LiShuang ZhangYubei HuangKexin Chen

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2017)

The present meta-analysis indicated that short sleep duration increased the risk of childhood obesity. Public health efforts that encourage children to have sufficient sleep time may be important in combating obesity.

Keyphrases

public health
systematic review
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
young adults
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
case control
meta analyses
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
depressive symptoms