Childhood: Obesity Linked to Sleep Disorder

Childhood obesity may have yet another dangerous consequence: disordered breathing during sleep.

Researchers had 700 children spend a night in a sleep lab where they were evaluated using a polysomnograph, an instrument that measures sleep quality and breathing function. They also underwent a physical examination by an ear, nose and throat specialist. The children were randomly selected from the community, and none were being treated for sleep problems. Click here for full article.