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Sleep disturbance and sleep duration have been associated with obesity in the general population, but few studies have examined this in a military setting. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) differ from the general population in their occupational demands, such as deployments and frequent and regular postings; requirements for physical training, testing and maintenance of physical levels; and a unique workforce culture. Because the CAF population is generally excluded from national population health surveys, the study "Sleep duration, sleep quality and obesity in the Canadian Armed Forces" provides data on a unique and understudied military population.
Source: Statistics Canada, The Daily: Health - Category: Statistics Authors: Source Type: research