Sleep problems in adolescence and overweight/obesity in young adults: is there a causal link?

CONCLUSION: Although there is evidence for a causal association between sleep problems and general Ow/Ob, the link between sleep problems and abdominal Ow/Ob needs more research to produce conclusive results. Nonetheless, behavioral interventions encouraging healthy sleep practice in young subjects are likely to influence future Ow/Ob outcome.
PMID: 29555128 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Rural Remote Health - March 21, 2018 Category: Rural Health Authors: Fatima Y, Doi SAR, Al Mamun A Tags: Sleep Health Source Type: research