Associations between inadequate sleep and obesity in the US adult population: analysis of the national health interview survey (1977–2009)

BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic studies show a curvilinear relationship between inadequate sleep ( 8 hours) and obesity (Body Mass Index > 30 kg/m2), which have enormous public health impact. METHODS: Using data from the National Health Interview Survey, an ongoing nationally representative cross-sectiona... View More