By: THOUNAOJAM SARJU CHANU, HAOBIJAM VOKENDRO
Obesity is a prevalent and multifaceted health condition that substantially increases the risk of a wide range of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, respiratory complications, and musculoskeletal disorders. The prevalence of obesity has been increasing at a rapid rate among children and adolescents in developing nations, including India. Obesity has emerged as a global public health concern, with higher rates generally observed in developed countries compared to developing ones. The extant literature indicates a considerable correlation between obesity and sleep patterns, whereby a reduced duration of sleep is associated with increased food intake and an elevated risk of weight gain. Recent research studies have indicated a robust correlation between reduced sleep duration and the development of obesity. The objective of this review was to examine the association between obesity and sleep duration in the Indian population. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on studies that were published and unpublished, with the period under review spanning from the early 2000s to the present. Concurrently, research findings underscore that short sleep duration is more pervasive among obese individuals compared to their counterparts, and it is a substantial modifiable risk factor for obesity. It can be concluded that further studies are required to prevent such a condition and to improve the quality and duration of sleep.
