One in ten 6- to 8-year-olds has sleep-disordered breathing, Finnish study finds
Friday, December 14, 2012 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
Approximately ten per cent of 6-8 year olds have sleep-disordered breathing, according to a recent Finnish study. The risk is increased among children with enlarged tonsils, crossbite and convex facial profile. Unlike in adults, excess body fat is not associated with sleep-disordered breathing in this age group.