Association between self-reported napping and risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality: A meta-analysis of cohort studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This meta-analysis aims to assess the association between adult nap duration and risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Methods

PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and Web of Science databases were searched to identify eligible studies. The quality of observational studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. We performed all statistical analyses using Stata software version 14.0. For the meta-analysis, we calculated hazard ratio (HR) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). To assess publication bias, we used a funnel plot and Egger's test.

Results

A total of 21 studies involving 371,306 participants revealed varying methodological quality, from moderate to high. Those who indulged in daytime naps faced a signi

SUBMITTER: Wang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11482734 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature