Health disparities in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing. (March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Williamson, Ariel A.; Johnson, Tiffani J.; Tapia, Ignacio E.
• Is Part Of: Paediatric respiratory reviews. Volume 45(2023)
• Page Start: 2
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2023-03
• Subjects: Sleep-disordered breathing -- Health disparities -- Race -- Environment; Pediatric respiratory diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Therapy -- Periodicals; Child -- Periodicals; Appareil respiratoire -- Infections, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; Appareil respiratoire -- Maladies, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; 618.922
• DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2022.01.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1526-0542

Abstract

Abstract: Sleep-disordered breathing reflects a continuum of overnight breathing difficulties, ranging from mild snoring to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep-disordered breathing in childhood is associated with significant adverse outcomes in multiple domains of functioning. This review summarizes the evidence of well-described ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic disparities in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, from its prevalence to its treatment-related outcomes. Research on potential socio-ecological contributors to these disparities is also reviewed. Critical future research directions include the development of interventions that address the modifiable social and environmental determinants of these health disparities.