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Children’s Height Development Slower Than Peers:

Doctor Links Two Sleep Habits!

5 September 2024

With the start of school, many children have grown taller after a long summer vacation! Many parents hope their children grow as tall as possible. However, a recent case in mainland China involved a 10-year-old boy who stood at only 110 centimeters tall. Hospital examinations revealed that his bone age was just 6 years, which is 4 years behind his actual age. Upon further inquiry by doctors, it was discovered that this delay was related to two poor sleep habits.

Parents should pay attention to these two harmful sleep habits to avoid their children making the same mistakes, which could lead to delayed development or even a 'halt in growth'!

Four Years Behind in Development: A 10-Year-Old Measuring Only 110cm

At Zhengzhou University First Affiliated Hospital in mainland China, a 10-year-old boy was brought in for examination. Upon first sight, doctors thought he was only about 5 or 6 years old due to his height of approximately 110 cm. Further investigations revealed that this child's bone development was lagging a full 4 years behind that of typical children. Dr. Huo Yufeng, a pediatric intensivist at the hospital, presented two images showing that the boy’s bone density was significantly lower than that of other 10-year-olds, indicating a notable looseness between the bones.

^The 10-Year-Old Boy's Bone Density (Left) is Significantly Lower than That of Other 10-Year-Olds (Right). (Screenshot from "大參考")

2 Bad Sleep Habits

1. Staying Up Late or Insufficient Sleep: Decreased Melatonin Secretion
Dr. Huo explains that the first poor habit is staying up late. He states, "In today's society, many children are influenced by adults to go to bed later and later. This creates a cycle of late sleeping habits, leading to reduced melatonin secretion, which seriously impacts the child's growth and development."

2. Sleeping with the Lights On: Delayed Bone Development in Children
Additionally, the boy’s habit of sleeping with the lights on and playing on his phone affects his bone development. Dr. Huo notes that sleeping with the lights on can hinder bone growth because melatonin helps children achieve deep sleep. Exposure to sunlight or artificial light significantly reduces melatonin levels. As melatonin decreases, children may experience difficulty sleeping, severely affecting their growth and development. Furthermore, sleeping with the lights on disrupts the body’s normal physiological processes, leading to unstable blood sugar levels.

Incorporating Melatonin Through Diet

Aside from abnormal bone age, Taiwanese nutritionist Julie Yu has previously stated that insufficient sleep can lead to irregular secretion of hormones such as adrenaline, insulin, glucagon, ghrelin, leptin, gut hormones, and melatonin. Among these, melatonin is closely related to insulin resistance, which is associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity. Insufficient sleep or staying up late increases bodily stress, prompting the body to produce more adrenaline, which in turn leads to cravings for sugary foods and, ultimately, obesity.

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Suggested Use
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