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Sleep is identified as a significant risk factor for obesity, where both insufficient duration and poor quality of sleep are linked to an increased risk of developing the condition [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Furthermore, disrupted sleep is recognized as a contributor to chronic inflammation, which is closely associated with obesity [5], and studies have specifically demonstrated that sleep duration in children correlates with a reduced risk of becoming overweight or obese [6].

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Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency - How Sleep Affects Your Health nhlbi.nih.gov National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 2 facts

claimGood-quality sleep decreases the risk of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and stroke.

claimAdequate sleep decreases the risk of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and stroke.

Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span nature.com Nature 1 fact

referenceSleep influences obesity, insulin resistance, and the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a 2018 article by S. Reutrakul and E. Van Cauter in Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental.

What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimCommon causes of chronic inflammation include low levels of physical activity, chronic stress, obesity (BMI at or above 30, especially visceral fat), gut dysbiosis, regular consumption of foods high in trans fat or salt, disrupted sleep and circadian rhythm, exposure to toxins (hazardous waste, industrial chemicals), tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu Harvard Medical School 1 fact

claimSleep is considered a potential risk factor for obesity, alongside the commonly identified risk factors of lack of exercise and overeating.

Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 1 fact

claimA cross-sectional study by von Kries et al. (2002) found that the duration of sleep in 5- and 6-year-old children is associated with a reduced risk for overweight and obesity.