Sleep duration and anthropometric indices in an Iranian population: the Fasa PERSIAN cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Recent decades have seen a dramatic rise in the prevalence of obesity. While genetic factors can influence obesity, environmental factors and lifestyle may play important roles as well. Sleep can be regarded as one of these factors. This study aimed to examine sleep duration, as a potential risk factor for obesity in an Iranian population. In this cross-sectional study, the Fasa PERSIAN cohort study data was used and 10,136 subjects aged 35-70 were entered. Anthropometrics indices have been measured and the total body fat percentage (BFP) was obtained by Bio-Impedance Analysis. Also, physical activity and dietary intake have been recorded. Sleep duration was obtained and individuals categorized into two groups of "< 8" and "≥ 8" h of sleep. The mean age and sleep duration of the participan

SUBMITTER: Yazdanpanah MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8355308 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature