Shenghao Xu, Jie Lin, Qibo Xu, Kai Zhao, Jianlin Xiao
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to clarify the relationship between sleep behaviors and adiposity indices.
Methods: We analyzed NHANES data from 2011 to 2018 for adults aged 20-80, assessing BMI, waist circumference (WC), lean mass, and body fat percentage with DEXA scans and physical measurements. Sleep duration was categorized into short (<7 h), normal (7-9 h), and long (>9 h), as well as their sleep status based on questionnaires. Furthermore, we examined the interaction effects between sleep duration and sleep patterns.
Results: Among 19,951 participants providing BMI and WC data, and 10,716 for lean mass and body fat percentage, short sleep duration correlated with higher BMI (β = 0.56, 95% CI: 0.36-0.76), WC (β = 0.90, 95% CI: 0.43-1.37), and lean mass (β = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.32-1.07). Individuals with sleep disorders showed increased values across all indices: BMI (β = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.72-1.13), WC (β = 2.40, 95% CI: 1.92-2.88), lean mass (β = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.30-1.12), and body fat percentage (β = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.37-0.90). No significant interaction effects were found between sleep duration and sleep disorders.
Conclusion: Our findings indicate that individuals with short sleep duration and sleep disorders are likely to carry a higher weight burden, indicating potential targets for addressing obesity-related health issues.
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