Outdoor Artificial Light at Night and Insomnia-Related Social Media Posts.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Understanding the outcomes of artificial light at night (ALAN) on insomnia is crucial for public health, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions. However, evidence of the association between ALAN exposure and insomnia is limited, despite the large number of people exposed to ALAN.

Objective

To explore the association between outdoor ALAN exposure and insomnia among the Chinese population.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study used social media data from Weibo (Sina), a social media platform, and satellite-derived nighttime light images. The study period spans from May 2022 to April 2023. The study encompasses 336 cities across China's mainland, providing a comprehensive national perspective. Data include insomnia-related posts from

SUBMITTER: Duan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11579793 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature