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February 21, 2008Children Who Do Not Get Enough Sleep Sustain More Injuries |
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From EurekAlert! - Breaking News: Lack of adequate sleep can lead to increased injuries among preschool children, new research shows. This study published in Public Health Nursing shows that the average number of injuries during the preschool years is two times higher for children who don't get enough sleep each day as described by their mothers. Childhood injury is one of the 10 Leading Health Indicators being tracked over the next 10 years by the U.S. Public Health Service. Children who get an adequate amount of sleep sustain fewer injuries. The increased risk of injuries associated with inadequate sleep was significant even after taking into account factors including maternal age, education, and the child's temperament. "The results of our study have significant implications for the prevention of injuries," Koulouglioti concludes. "The findings provide additional support for the essential role of poor sleep as a risk factor for injuries among preschool children." Media wishing to receive a PDF of this article may contact professionalnews@bos.blackwellpublishing.net.
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