Poster Title (Current Submission)
Is Sleep Deprivation Related to Obesity Among Law Enforcement Officers?
Major(s)
Nursing
Mentor Name
Kathy Clark
Mentor Department
Nursing
Abstract
Obese individuals are a growing national health problem of major concern, yet the physiologic mechanisms responsible for obesity are not fully understood. Previous research has suggested that chronic partial sleep loss, a growing trend in America, may increase the risk of obesity via multiple pathways. Law enforcement officers (LEOs) often work long days, multiple rotating shifts, and overtime and have a high prevalence of chronic fatigue and obesity. Better understanding of the relationship between sleep and obesity will aid in directing future nursing interventions.
Is Sleep Deprivation Related to Obesity Among Law Enforcement Officers?
Obese individuals are a growing national health problem of major concern, yet the physiologic mechanisms responsible for obesity are not fully understood. Previous research has suggested that chronic partial sleep loss, a growing trend in America, may increase the risk of obesity via multiple pathways. Law enforcement officers (LEOs) often work long days, multiple rotating shifts, and overtime and have a high prevalence of chronic fatigue and obesity. Better understanding of the relationship between sleep and obesity will aid in directing future nursing interventions.