sleepJune 10, 2026
Gender and residential differences in sleep quality among Chinese adolescents aged 13-18 years
Kang X, Li J, Wu H
PloS one
A study looked at sleep quality among Chinese adolescents and found that over a third experience poor sleep. This issue was more common in rural areas compared to urban areas, and more prevalent in females than males.
The research also linked factors like mental health and physical fitness to better sleep, while higher BMI, more sedentary time, and increased screen time were associated with poorer sleep. It seems that where adolescents live and their gender can influence these connections.
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