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Min, J.-young; Min, K.-bok | ||||
| Title | Outdoor Artificial Nighttime Light and Use of Hypnotic Medications in Older Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine | Abbreviated Journal | Jcsm |
| Volume | 14 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 1903-1910 |
| Keywords | Human Health; Remote Sensing | ||||
| Abstract | Study Objectives Outdoor artificial nighttime light is increasingly recognized as a form of environmental pollution. Excessive nighttime light exposure, whether from indoor or outdoor sources, has been associated with a number of deleterious effects on human health. We performed a population-based cohort study in South Korea to assess the possible association between outdoor nocturnal lighting and insomnia in older adults, as measured by prescriptions for hypnotic drugs. Methods This study used data from the 2002–2013 National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort (NHIS-NSC), and a total of 52,027 adults who were age 60 years or older were included in the study. Light data were based on satellite mapping of artificial light. The usage data of two hypnotic drugs, zolpidem (N05CF02) and triazolam (N05CD05), were extracted from the NHIS-NSC records. Results Of the 52,027 patients in this cohort, 11,738 (22%) had prescriptions for hypnotic drugs. Increasing outdoor artificial nighttime light exposure (stratified by quartile) was associated with an increased prevalence of hypnotic prescriptions and daily dose intake. Compared with individuals in the lowest quartile 1, the regression coefficients for prescription days and daily defined doses of all hypnotic drugs and certain hypotonic drugs were significantly higher among those living in areas with higher outdoor artificial nighttime light (quartiles 2 through 4). Conclusions Outdoor artificial nighttime light exposure was significantly associated with prescription of hypnotic drugs in older adults. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis that outdoor artificial nighttime light may cause sleep disturbances. |
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| ISSN | 1550-9389 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Call Number | GFZ @ kyba @ | Serial | 2060 | ||
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Yates, J. | ||||
| Title | Perspective: The Long-Term Effects of Light Exposure on Establishment of Newborn Circadian Rhythm | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine | Abbreviated Journal | Jcsm |
| Volume | 14 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 1829-1830 |
| Keywords | Commentary; Human Health | ||||
| Abstract | Development of newborns continues postnatally. Evidence has accumulated on the early life programming effects of light exposure on the maturing visual axis and the developing circadian rhythm. Consideration of the effects of light at night and insufficient light during the day should occur when giving anticipatory guidance in the care of newborn infants. Long-term health consequences of light imprinting may occur with inappropriate light-dark environments during the newborn period. | ||||
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| ISSN | 1550-9389 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Call Number | GFZ @ kyba @ | Serial | 2032 | ||
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