Sleep-disordered breathing in overweight and obese children and adolescents: prevalence, characteristics and the role of fat distribution
Abstract
Aims: To determine the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in a clinical sample of overweight and obese children and adolescents, and to examine the contribution of fat distribution. Methods: Consecutive subjects without chronic lung disease, neuromuscular disease, laryngomalacia, or any genetic or craniofacial syndrome were recruited. All underwent measurements of neck and waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, % fat...
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Title
Sleep-disordered breathing in overweight and obese children and adolescents: prevalence, characteristics and the role of fat distribution
Published Date
Mar 1, 2007
Volume
92
Issue
3
Pages
205 - 208
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