Abstract:Background: With the advancement in technology and use of multiple electronic devices and decreasing duration of sleep, adolescents are more prone to obesity, i.e., increased BMI (body mass index). Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the association between sleep duration, use of electronic devices, and obesity in medical students. Methods: Medical students between the age groups 17-22 years were recruited. The study design was cross-sectional. The main study variables were the type and d… Show more
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