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Article: Sleep disorders in children: the need for early diagnosis, treatment & prevention.(SLEEP MEDICINE)
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- FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
- Article date:
- March 22, 2005
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In 1993 the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research published data indicating that 25% of children between 1 and 5 years of age experience some type of sleep disturbance. We also know that childhood sleep disturbances tend to persist if left untreated, and children with sleep-waking disorders during the first year of life often experience multiple sleep problems in later years. Early action is the key, as treating sleep disorders before children fall too far behind in school can significantly improve academic performance, behavioral health, self esteem and quality of life.
The National Sleep Foundation's 2004 data reveal that 69% of all children experience one or more ...
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