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Childhood Obesity Linked to Sleep Apnea - Ivanhoe- Topic: Childhood Obesity News

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A study conducted at the University of Adelaide in Australia shows obese children have a higher risk of upper airway obstruction which can lead to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). OSAS is a sleep-related breathing disorder that causes your body to stop breathing when tissue in the back of the throat collapses, blocking the airway. Researchers conducted a sleep test on 190 children between four and 12 years of age, classifying them as infrequent snorers, habitual snorers or with OSAS. Doctors say OSAS is a very serious disorder that increases the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease and is most common in pre-schoolers. Read Childhood Obesity

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