Association Between Exposure to Outdoor Artificial Light at Night and Sleep Disorders Among Children in China.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Healthy sleep has an important role in the physical and mental health of children. However, few studies have investigated the association between outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN) and sleep disorders in children.

Objective

To explore the associations between outdoor ALAN exposure and sleep disorders in children.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cross-sectional study, part of the National Chinese Children Health Study, was conducted from April 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, in the first stage and from May 1, 2016, to May 31, 2018, in the second stage in 55 districts of 14 cities in China. This analysis included 201 994 children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years. Data were analyzed from February 20 to March 21, 2022.

Exposures

SUBMITTER: Wang LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9123501 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature