The use of entertainment and communication technologies before sleep could affect sleep and weight status: a population-based study among children

The use of entertainment and communication technologies before sleep could affect sleep and weight status: a population-based study among children

Abstract Background Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality have been demonstrated to be associated with childhood obesity. It has been suggested that electronic entertainment and communication devices (EECDs) including TVs, computers, tablets, video games and cell phones interfere with sleep in...

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Main Authors: Nomathemba Dube, Kaviul Khan, Sarah Loehr, Yen Chu, Paul Veugelers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Sleep duration
Total time in bed
Sleep quality sleep efficiency
Weight status
Elementary school children
Electronic devices
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0547-2

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