SIDS has been repeatedly linked to the presence of prolonged sleep apnea and defective arousal mechanisms. Multiple cases of SIDS may occur in some families, and siblings of SIDS infants are at a 3 to 10 times greater risk of SIDS than the general population. This suggests genetic factors can play a role. Sleep laboratory studies of adults with Tourette syndrome (TS) show that 23% have sleep apnea and 29% have abnormal arousals. Disorders of arousal such as enuresis, sleep walking, sleep talking, and night terrors are common in children with TS. We report seven TS families in which one or more close relatives died of SIDS, or had apparent life-threatening episode (ALTE) and required apnea monitoring. Serotonin is the major neurotransmitter involved in sleep regulation and abnormalities of serotonin have been implicated in both SIDS and TS. These and other observations suggest that the Tourette syndrome gene (Gts) may be the genetic factor contributing to an increased risk of SIDS. Show
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Rights and permissionsReprints and Permissions About this articleCite this articleComings, D.E., Comings, B.G. SIDS and tourette syndrome: Is there an etiologic relationship?. J Dev Phys Disabil 5, 265–279 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01047068 What is a sleep disorder associated with obesity it's also implicated in SIDS?Obesity also contributes to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Is a sleep disorder associated with obesity?How Does Being Overweight Affect Sleep? People who are obese are more likely to report insomnia or trouble sleeping than those who are not obese. There is also evidence to suggest that obesity is associated with increased daytime sleepiness and fatigue , even in people who sleep through the night undisturbed.
Which of the following sleep disorders is correlated with obesity?Background Obesity causes sleep disturbance and is the most significant risk factor for sleep apnea.
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