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Sleep in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adults: Past, present, and future

Sun Young Rosalia Yoona, b, Corresponding author contact information, E-mail the corresponding author, E-mail the corresponding author, Umesh Jainb, e, E-mail the corresponding author, Colin Shapiroa, c, d, f, E-mail the corresponding authora Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Canadab Child, Youth and Family Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 352-250 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8, Canadac Division of Patient Based Clinical Research, Toronto Western Research Institute, Canadad Youthdale Child and Adolescent Sleep Centre, CanadaReceived 5 April 2011. Revised 1 July 2011. Accepted 5 July 2011. Available online 26 October 2011.View full text The understanding that sleep can give rise to, or exacerbate symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that good sleep hygiene improves attention and concentration tasks has sparked interest in the investigation of possible etiological relationships between sleep disorders and ADHD.

Studies indicate that 30% of children and 60–80% of adults with ADHD have symptoms of sleep disorders such as daytime sleepiness, insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome, fractured sleep, restless legs syndrome, and sleep disordered breathing. The range and diversity of findings by different researchers have posed challenges in establishing whether sleep disturbances are intrinsic to ADHD or whether disturbances occur due to co-morbid sleep disorders. As a result, understanding of the nature of the relationship between sleep disturbances/disorders and ADHD remains unclear.

In this review, we present a comprehensive and critical account of the research that has been carried out to investigate the association between sleep and ADHD, as well as discuss mechanisms that have been proposed to account for the elusive relationship between sleep disturbances, sleep disorders, and ADHD.

prs.rt("abs_end");Sleep architecture; Sleep disturbances; Sleep disordered breathing; Restless legs; Periodic limb movements; ADHD; Circadian cycle

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Table 1. Studies of sleep disturbances in children with ADHD with subjective methods.

View table in articleADHD = Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD-C = ADHD of the combined subtype, ADHD-H/I = ADHD of the hyperactive/impulsive subtype, ADHD-I = ADHD of the inattentive subtype, BD = bipolar disorder, CD = conduct disorder, DEP = major depressive episode, C(P/T)RS-R:S = Conner’s (parent/teacher) rating scale-revised: short forms, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, IQ = intelligence quotient, LD = learning disability, MPH = methylphenidate, OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder, ODD = oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder, SAD = separation anxiety disorder, SD = standard deviation.

View Within ArticleTable 2. Studies of sleep disturbances in children with ADHD with objective methods.

View table in articleAHI = Apnea hypopnea index, BD = bipolar disorder, CD = conduct disorder, DEX = dextro-amphetamine, DLMO = dim light melatonin onset, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, LD = learning disability, MD = major depression, MPH = methylphenidate, MSLT = multiple sleep latency test, ODD = oppositional defiant disorder, PLMI = periodic limb movement index, RDI = respiratory disturbance index, REM = rapid eye movement, S1 = stage 1 sleep, SAD = separation anxiety disorder, SDB = sleep disordered breathing, SE = sleep efficiency, SOL = sleep onset latency, SOT = sleep onset time,TSP = total sleep period.

View Within ArticleTable 3. Studies of sleep disturbances in adults with ADHD with subjective methods.

View table in articleADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD-C = ADHD of the combined subtype, ADHD-H/I = ADHD of the hyperactive/impulsive subtype, ADHD-I = ADHD of the inattentive subtype, ASRS = adult self report scale, CSM = composite scale of morningness, EDS = excessive daytime sleepiness, ESS - Epworth sleepiness scale, IH = idiopathic hypersomnia, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, MDD = major depressive disorder, MPH = methylphenidate, OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder.

View Within ArticleTable 4. Studies of sleep disturbances in adults with ADHD with objective methods.

View table in articleDEX = dextro-amphetamine, BRD = brief recurrent depression, MDD = major depressive disorder, MPH = methylphenidate, PSG = polysomnography, REM = rapid eye movement, SE = sleep efficiency, SOL = sleep onset latency.

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Sleep in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adults: Past, present, and future

Sun Young Rosalia Yoona, b, Corresponding author contact information, E-mail the corresponding author, E-mail the corresponding author, Umesh Jainb, e, E-mail the corresponding author, Colin Shapiroa, c, d, f, E-mail the corresponding authora Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Canadab Child, Youth and Family Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 352-250 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8, Canadac Division of Patient Based Clinical Research, Toronto Western Research Institute, Canadad Youthdale Child and Adolescent Sleep Centre, CanadaReceived 5 April 2011. Revised 1 July 2011. Accepted 5 July 2011. Available online 26 October 2011.View full text The understanding that sleep can give rise to, or exacerbate symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that good sleep hygiene improves attention and concentration tasks has sparked interest in the investigation of possible etiological relationships between sleep disorders and ADHD.

Studies indicate that 30% of children and 60–80% of adults with ADHD have symptoms of sleep disorders such as daytime sleepiness, insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome, fractured sleep, restless legs syndrome, and sleep disordered breathing. The range and diversity of findings by different researchers have posed challenges in establishing whether sleep disturbances are intrinsic to ADHD or whether disturbances occur due to co-morbid sleep disorders. As a result, understanding of the nature of the relationship between sleep disturbances/disorders and ADHD remains unclear.

In this review, we present a comprehensive and critical account of the research that has been carried out to investigate the association between sleep and ADHD, as well as discuss mechanisms that have been proposed to account for the elusive relationship between sleep disturbances, sleep disorders, and ADHD.

prs.rt("abs_end");Sleep architecture; Sleep disturbances; Sleep disordered breathing; Restless legs; Periodic limb movements; ADHD; Circadian cycle

Figures and tables from this article:

Table 1. Studies of sleep disturbances in children with ADHD with subjective methods.

View table in articleADHD = Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD-C = ADHD of the combined subtype, ADHD-H/I = ADHD of the hyperactive/impulsive subtype, ADHD-I = ADHD of the inattentive subtype, BD = bipolar disorder, CD = conduct disorder, DEP = major depressive episode, C(P/T)RS-R:S = Conner’s (parent/teacher) rating scale-revised: short forms, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, IQ = intelligence quotient, LD = learning disability, MPH = methylphenidate, OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder, ODD = oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder, SAD = separation anxiety disorder, SD = standard deviation.

View Within ArticleTable 2. Studies of sleep disturbances in children with ADHD with objective methods.

View table in articleAHI = Apnea hypopnea index, BD = bipolar disorder, CD = conduct disorder, DEX = dextro-amphetamine, DLMO = dim light melatonin onset, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, LD = learning disability, MD = major depression, MPH = methylphenidate, MSLT = multiple sleep latency test, ODD = oppositional defiant disorder, PLMI = periodic limb movement index, RDI = respiratory disturbance index, REM = rapid eye movement, S1 = stage 1 sleep, SAD = separation anxiety disorder, SDB = sleep disordered breathing, SE = sleep efficiency, SOL = sleep onset latency, SOT = sleep onset time,TSP = total sleep period.

View Within ArticleTable 3. Studies of sleep disturbances in adults with ADHD with subjective methods.

View table in articleADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD-C = ADHD of the combined subtype, ADHD-H/I = ADHD of the hyperactive/impulsive subtype, ADHD-I = ADHD of the inattentive subtype, ASRS = adult self report scale, CSM = composite scale of morningness, EDS = excessive daytime sleepiness, ESS - Epworth sleepiness scale, IH = idiopathic hypersomnia, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, MDD = major depressive disorder, MPH = methylphenidate, OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder.

View Within ArticleTable 4. Studies of sleep disturbances in adults with ADHD with objective methods.

View table in articleDEX = dextro-amphetamine, BRD = brief recurrent depression, MDD = major depressive disorder, MPH = methylphenidate, PSG = polysomnography, REM = rapid eye movement, SE = sleep efficiency, SOL = sleep onset latency.

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Sleep in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adults: Past, present, and future

Sun Young Rosalia Yoona, b, Corresponding author contact information, E-mail the corresponding author, E-mail the corresponding author, Umesh Jainb, e, E-mail the corresponding author, Colin Shapiroa, c, d, f, E-mail the corresponding authora Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Canadab Child, Youth and Family Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 352-250 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8, Canadac Division of Patient Based Clinical Research, Toronto Western Research Institute, Canadad Youthdale Child and Adolescent Sleep Centre, CanadaReceived 5 April 2011. Revised 1 July 2011. Accepted 5 July 2011. Available online 26 October 2011.View full text The understanding that sleep can give rise to, or exacerbate symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that good sleep hygiene improves attention and concentration tasks has sparked interest in the investigation of possible etiological relationships between sleep disorders and ADHD.

Studies indicate that 30% of children and 60–80% of adults with ADHD have symptoms of sleep disorders such as daytime sleepiness, insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome, fractured sleep, restless legs syndrome, and sleep disordered breathing. The range and diversity of findings by different researchers have posed challenges in establishing whether sleep disturbances are intrinsic to ADHD or whether disturbances occur due to co-morbid sleep disorders. As a result, understanding of the nature of the relationship between sleep disturbances/disorders and ADHD remains unclear.

In this review, we present a comprehensive and critical account of the research that has been carried out to investigate the association between sleep and ADHD, as well as discuss mechanisms that have been proposed to account for the elusive relationship between sleep disturbances, sleep disorders, and ADHD.

prs.rt("abs_end");Sleep architecture; Sleep disturbances; Sleep disordered breathing; Restless legs; Periodic limb movements; ADHD; Circadian cycle

Figures and tables from this article:

Table 1. Studies of sleep disturbances in children with ADHD with subjective methods.

View table in articleADHD = Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD-C = ADHD of the combined subtype, ADHD-H/I = ADHD of the hyperactive/impulsive subtype, ADHD-I = ADHD of the inattentive subtype, BD = bipolar disorder, CD = conduct disorder, DEP = major depressive episode, C(P/T)RS-R:S = Conner’s (parent/teacher) rating scale-revised: short forms, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, IQ = intelligence quotient, LD = learning disability, MPH = methylphenidate, OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder, ODD = oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder, SAD = separation anxiety disorder, SD = standard deviation.

View Within ArticleTable 2. Studies of sleep disturbances in children with ADHD with objective methods.

View table in articleAHI = Apnea hypopnea index, BD = bipolar disorder, CD = conduct disorder, DEX = dextro-amphetamine, DLMO = dim light melatonin onset, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, LD = learning disability, MD = major depression, MPH = methylphenidate, MSLT = multiple sleep latency test, ODD = oppositional defiant disorder, PLMI = periodic limb movement index, RDI = respiratory disturbance index, REM = rapid eye movement, S1 = stage 1 sleep, SAD = separation anxiety disorder, SDB = sleep disordered breathing, SE = sleep efficiency, SOL = sleep onset latency, SOT = sleep onset time,TSP = total sleep period.

View Within ArticleTable 3. Studies of sleep disturbances in adults with ADHD with subjective methods.

View table in articleADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD-C = ADHD of the combined subtype, ADHD-H/I = ADHD of the hyperactive/impulsive subtype, ADHD-I = ADHD of the inattentive subtype, ASRS = adult self report scale, CSM = composite scale of morningness, EDS = excessive daytime sleepiness, ESS - Epworth sleepiness scale, IH = idiopathic hypersomnia, GAD = generalized anxiety disorder, MDD = major depressive disorder, MPH = methylphenidate, OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder.

View Within ArticleTable 4. Studies of sleep disturbances in adults with ADHD with objective methods.

View table in articleDEX = dextro-amphetamine, BRD = brief recurrent depression, MDD = major depressive disorder, MPH = methylphenidate, PSG = polysomnography, REM = rapid eye movement, SE = sleep efficiency, SOL = sleep onset latency.

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Epidemiology of restless legs syndrome: A synthesis of the literature

a Stanford Sleep Epidemiology Research Center, Stanford University, School of Medicine, 3430 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, United Statesb Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, United Statesc Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United StatesReceived 12 January 2011. Revised 8 May 2011. Accepted 9 May 2011. Available online 26 July 2011.View full text Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has gained considerable attention in the recent years: nearly 50 community-based studies have been published in the last decade around the world. The development of strict diagnostic criteria in 1995 and their revision in 2003 helped to stimulate research interest on this syndrome. In community-based surveys, RLS has been studied as: 1) a symptom only, 2) a set of symptoms meeting minimal diagnostic criteria of the international restless legs syndrome study group (IRLSSG), 3) meeting minimal criteria accompanied with a specific frequency and/or severity, and 4) a differential diagnosis. In the first case, prevalence estimates in the general adult population ranged from 9.4% to 15%. In the second case, prevalence ranged from 3.9% to 14.3%. When frequency/severity is added, prevalence ranged from 2.2% to 7.9% and when differential diagnosis is applied prevalence estimates are between 1.9% and 4.6%. In all instances, RLS prevalence is higher in women than in men. It also increases with age in European and North American countries but not in Asian countries. Symptoms of anxiety and depression have been consistently associated with RLS. Overall, individuals with RLS have a poorer health than non-RLS but evidence for specific disease associations is mixed. Future epidemiological studies should focus on systematically adding frequency and severity in the definition of the syndrome in order to minimize the inclusion of cases mimicking RLS.

prs.rt("abs_end");Epidemiology; Restless legs syndrome; Community; Primary Care; Mental disorders; IllnessRLS, Restless legs syndrome; IRLSSG, International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group; DIS, Difficulty initiating sleep; DMS, Difficulty maintaining sleep; NRS, non-restorative sleep; ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale

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Fig. 1. Changes in RLS prevalence rates in North America and Europe general population according to used definitions. *Prevalence rates for differential diagnosis came from primary care samples. Prevalence estimates are based on samples including participants from 18 to =65 years.

View Within ArticleFig. 2. a. Prevalence of RLS in men – North America and Europe. Included 12 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for men. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 23,282 men aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. b. Prevalence of RLS in men – Asia. Included 5 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for men. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 8081 men aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. c. Prevalence of RLS in women – North America and Europe. Included 12 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for women. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 26,150 women aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. d. Prevalence of RLS in women – Asia. Included 6 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for women. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 11,253 women aged =18 are included in the scatter plot.

View Within ArticleTable 1. Prevalence for restless leg syndrome or symptoms in the general population.

View table in articleECA = Epidemiologic Catchment Area; HPFS = Health Professionals Follow-up Study; ICSD = International classification of sleep disorders; IRLSSG = International restless legs syndrome study group; M = Men; NHANES = National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; NHS II = Nurses' Health Study II; NIH = National Institutes of Health; RLS = Restless legs syndrome; t/mo = times per month; t/wk = times per week; unkn = unknown; W = Women.

View Within ArticleTable 2. Prevalence for restless legs syndrome or symptoms in clinical settings.

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Epidemiology of restless legs syndrome: A synthesis of the literature

a Stanford Sleep Epidemiology Research Center, Stanford University, School of Medicine, 3430 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, United Statesb Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, United Statesc Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United StatesReceived 12 January 2011. Revised 8 May 2011. Accepted 9 May 2011. Available online 26 July 2011.View full text Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has gained considerable attention in the recent years: nearly 50 community-based studies have been published in the last decade around the world. The development of strict diagnostic criteria in 1995 and their revision in 2003 helped to stimulate research interest on this syndrome. In community-based surveys, RLS has been studied as: 1) a symptom only, 2) a set of symptoms meeting minimal diagnostic criteria of the international restless legs syndrome study group (IRLSSG), 3) meeting minimal criteria accompanied with a specific frequency and/or severity, and 4) a differential diagnosis. In the first case, prevalence estimates in the general adult population ranged from 9.4% to 15%. In the second case, prevalence ranged from 3.9% to 14.3%. When frequency/severity is added, prevalence ranged from 2.2% to 7.9% and when differential diagnosis is applied prevalence estimates are between 1.9% and 4.6%. In all instances, RLS prevalence is higher in women than in men. It also increases with age in European and North American countries but not in Asian countries. Symptoms of anxiety and depression have been consistently associated with RLS. Overall, individuals with RLS have a poorer health than non-RLS but evidence for specific disease associations is mixed. Future epidemiological studies should focus on systematically adding frequency and severity in the definition of the syndrome in order to minimize the inclusion of cases mimicking RLS.

prs.rt("abs_end");Epidemiology; Restless legs syndrome; Community; Primary Care; Mental disorders; IllnessRLS, Restless legs syndrome; IRLSSG, International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group; DIS, Difficulty initiating sleep; DMS, Difficulty maintaining sleep; NRS, non-restorative sleep; ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Figures and tables from this article:

Fig. 1. Changes in RLS prevalence rates in North America and Europe general population according to used definitions. *Prevalence rates for differential diagnosis came from primary care samples. Prevalence estimates are based on samples including participants from 18 to =65 years.

View Within ArticleFig. 2. a. Prevalence of RLS in men – North America and Europe. Included 12 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for men. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 23,282 men aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. b. Prevalence of RLS in men – Asia. Included 5 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for men. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 8081 men aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. c. Prevalence of RLS in women – North America and Europe. Included 12 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for women. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 26,150 women aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. d. Prevalence of RLS in women – Asia. Included 6 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for women. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 11,253 women aged =18 are included in the scatter plot.

View Within ArticleTable 1. Prevalence for restless leg syndrome or symptoms in the general population.

View table in articleECA = Epidemiologic Catchment Area; HPFS = Health Professionals Follow-up Study; ICSD = International classification of sleep disorders; IRLSSG = International restless legs syndrome study group; M = Men; NHANES = National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; NHS II = Nurses' Health Study II; NIH = National Institutes of Health; RLS = Restless legs syndrome; t/mo = times per month; t/wk = times per week; unkn = unknown; W = Women.

View Within ArticleTable 2. Prevalence for restless legs syndrome or symptoms in clinical settings.

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Epidemiology of restless legs syndrome: A synthesis of the literature

a Stanford Sleep Epidemiology Research Center, Stanford University, School of Medicine, 3430 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, United Statesb Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, United Statesc Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United StatesReceived 12 January 2011. Revised 8 May 2011. Accepted 9 May 2011. Available online 26 July 2011.View full text Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has gained considerable attention in the recent years: nearly 50 community-based studies have been published in the last decade around the world. The development of strict diagnostic criteria in 1995 and their revision in 2003 helped to stimulate research interest on this syndrome. In community-based surveys, RLS has been studied as: 1) a symptom only, 2) a set of symptoms meeting minimal diagnostic criteria of the international restless legs syndrome study group (IRLSSG), 3) meeting minimal criteria accompanied with a specific frequency and/or severity, and 4) a differential diagnosis. In the first case, prevalence estimates in the general adult population ranged from 9.4% to 15%. In the second case, prevalence ranged from 3.9% to 14.3%. When frequency/severity is added, prevalence ranged from 2.2% to 7.9% and when differential diagnosis is applied prevalence estimates are between 1.9% and 4.6%. In all instances, RLS prevalence is higher in women than in men. It also increases with age in European and North American countries but not in Asian countries. Symptoms of anxiety and depression have been consistently associated with RLS. Overall, individuals with RLS have a poorer health than non-RLS but evidence for specific disease associations is mixed. Future epidemiological studies should focus on systematically adding frequency and severity in the definition of the syndrome in order to minimize the inclusion of cases mimicking RLS.

prs.rt("abs_end");Epidemiology; Restless legs syndrome; Community; Primary Care; Mental disorders; IllnessRLS, Restless legs syndrome; IRLSSG, International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group; DIS, Difficulty initiating sleep; DMS, Difficulty maintaining sleep; NRS, non-restorative sleep; ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Figures and tables from this article:

Fig. 1. Changes in RLS prevalence rates in North America and Europe general population according to used definitions. *Prevalence rates for differential diagnosis came from primary care samples. Prevalence estimates are based on samples including participants from 18 to =65 years.

View Within ArticleFig. 2. a. Prevalence of RLS in men – North America and Europe. Included 12 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for men. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 23,282 men aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. b. Prevalence of RLS in men – Asia. Included 5 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for men. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 8081 men aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. c. Prevalence of RLS in women – North America and Europe. Included 12 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for women. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 26,150 women aged =18 are included in the scatter plot. d. Prevalence of RLS in women – Asia. Included 6 studies that had provided prevalence by age groups for women. These studies are based on minimal IRLSSG criteria. A total of 11,253 women aged =18 are included in the scatter plot.

View Within ArticleTable 1. Prevalence for restless leg syndrome or symptoms in the general population.

View table in articleECA = Epidemiologic Catchment Area; HPFS = Health Professionals Follow-up Study; ICSD = International classification of sleep disorders; IRLSSG = International restless legs syndrome study group; M = Men; NHANES = National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; NHS II = Nurses' Health Study II; NIH = National Institutes of Health; RLS = Restless legs syndrome; t/mo = times per month; t/wk = times per week; unkn = unknown; W = Women.

View Within ArticleTable 2. Prevalence for restless legs syndrome or symptoms in clinical settings.

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