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Restless Legs Syndrome and Poor Sleep Quality in Obese Children and Adolescents

Rıza Taner Baran, Müge Atar, Özgür Pirgon, Serkan Filiz, Meral Bilgilisoy Filiz

Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology · 2017 · 19 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

RLS is common in obese children and may be associated with altered sleep quality. Obese children with RLS need to be assessed since they may need support to improve their sleep quality.

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