Commentary: Are Children Like Werewolves? Full Moon and Its Association with Sleep and Activity Behaviors in an International Sample of Children

Frontiers in Pediatrics

Chris Fradkin¹ 

关键词: moon;    lunar cycle;    sleep;    physical activity;    children;    myth-busting;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2016.00061

学科分类：儿科学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

A recent article by Chaput and colleagues (1) provides evidence that if a relationship exists between lunar cycle and sleep duration and physical activity in children, its association is rather weak and less-than-meaningful. Using an international sample of 9- to 11-year olds (n = 5812), monitored by accelerometers, Chaput and his team found no relationship between lunar cycle and physical activity, and a minimal effect between lunar cycle and sleep duration (~5 min/night less sleep under full moon vs. new moon). While this relationship has been studied in the past, this is the first time it has been studied among a diverse pediatric sample of this size.

【 授权许可】

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