sleep-disordered breathing ↔ obesity

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Obesity is consistently identified as a primary risk factor for sleep-disordered breathing in both adolescents and children, as supported by research from Redline et al. [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5]. Additionally, studies have established a direct association between these two conditions in pediatric populations [6].

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 7 facts

claimRisk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in children include obesity, race, and respiratory problems, according to Redline et al. (1999).

claimRedline et al. (1999) identified obesity, race, and respiratory problems as risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing in children.

claimAdolescents share similar risk factors for sleep-disordered breathing as adults, including obesity.

claimAfrican American children are at an increased risk for sleep-disordered breathing, even after adjusting for obesity or respiratory problems.

claimIn adolescents, obesity is a risk factor for sleep-disordered breathing, similar to the risk factors observed in adults, according to Redline et al. (1999).

claimObesity is a risk factor for sleep-disordered breathing in adolescents, similar to the risk factors observed in adults.

referenceSulit, Storfer-Isser, Rosen, Kirchner, and Redline found associations between obesity, sleep-disordered breathing, and wheezing in children, as published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine in 2005.