20 Sept 2024 • In the large-scale Japan Environment and Children’s Study, children who slept 9.5 hours or more per night at 1.5 years were significantly more likely to be tall for their age at 3 years, compared to those who slept less. Specifically, children getting 11.5 hours of sleep showed the strongest association with tall stature.

Notably, total sleep duration did not impact height. The study highlights that while both nighttime and total sleep are important, nighttime sleep has a more significant impact on linear growth in young children.

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