Characteristics and risk factors of children with sleep-disordered breathing in Wuxi, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a common syndrome in children, related to their immune responses, cardiovascular function, and neurocognitive function. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of SDB among children in Wuxi, China, and to evaluate the protective and risk factors of SDB in children.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on children attending different schools across Wuxi, China, aged 3-14 years old. Of a total of 5630 questionnaires distributed to the parents of the children, 3997 (71.0%) were deemed to be valid. The data on the general sociodemographic factors, children's allergy and sleep characteristics, and the parents' sleep characteristics were also collected. The Paediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) score was used to identify

SUBMITTER: Guo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7318769 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature