The Relationship Between Anthropometric Indices of Obesity and Sleep Disturbances in Young Adults

The study underscores a significant association between increased body and abdominal fat with poor sleep quality. The findings suggest that managing body weight and reducing abdominal obesity could improve sleep health. Future research should explore these relationships using longitudinal designs and objective sleep measures.

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Cureus
Published
2024-10-09
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71178
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3
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Sleep and related disorders
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The Relationship Between Anthropometric Indices of Obesity and Sleep Disturbances in Young Adults

Atheena Mukundan, Kandaswamy Ramya
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Sleep and related disorders
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The Relationship Between Anthropometric Indices of Obesity and Sleep Disturbances in Young Adults

Atheena Mukundan, Kandaswamy Ramya
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Abstract

The study underscores a significant association between increased body and abdominal fat with poor sleep quality. The findings suggest that managing body weight and reducing abdominal obesity could improve sleep health. Future research should explore these relationships using longitudinal designs and objective sleep measures.

CureusVol. 16(10)
Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (IN), Bharath University (IN)
Zero hunger
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Sleep and related disorders
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