Short Sleep Duration is Associated with Central Arterial Stiffness in Children Independent of Other Lifestyle Behaviors

Children require 9–11 h sleep to ensure adequate growth and development by optimizing the efficiency of a number of biological systems, including the cardiovascular system. The study aim was to determine whether short sleep duration (< 9 h) is associated with elevated aortic arterial stiffness in children aged 9–11 years, independent of other lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behaviour and dietary patterns. This...