Association between Sleep Duration, Use of Electronic Devices and Obesity in Medical Students

Background: With the advancement in technology and use of multiple electronic devices decreasing duration sleep, adolescents are more prone to obesity, i.e., increased BMI (body mass index). Objectives: The objectives study were determine association between sleep duration, devices, obesity medical students. Methods: Medical students age groups 17-22 years recruited. design was cross-sectional. main variables type various during daytime bedtime. independent variable used subjects' self-reported average number hours obtained per night based on questionnaire. To calculate BMI, height weight obtained. Results: There is a significant short prolonged devices. (p<0.01) Those who engaged for longer period had significantly higher (obesity) p < 0.001. Maximum mobile phones found males using video gaming than female Conclusions: Reducing bedtime improving hygiene could decrease prevalence adolescents.