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Article: Studies quantify use of sleep aids in children: insomnia is cited as a major problem in young patients, of whom many, including preschoolers, are medicated.(Mental Health)
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- Family Practice News
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- April 15, 2007
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NEW YORK -- The use of sleep medications in children is considerable in clinical practice in inpatient and outpatient settings, data from two new studies show.
A survey of 1,271 practicing child psychiatrists indicates that 25% of school-age and 30% of adolescent outpatients with primary insomnia are being treated with sleep medication.
"Even 17% of preschoolers are being treated with medication," Dr. Judith Owens said at a psychopharmacology update sponsored by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
The survey respondents were members of AACAP, 47% of the respondents were female, 84% were white, and 58% were affiliated with a ...