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ArticleTranslational pediatrics2019

Popularity of sleep disordered breathing in childhood: an analysis of worldwide search using Google Trends.

Marco Zaffanello, Giuseppe Lippi, Nazzarena Arman, Michele Piazza, Laura Tenero, Giorgio Piacentini

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Article in Translational pediatrics, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Marco ZaffanelloDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Giuseppe LippiSection of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Nazzarena ArmanMedical School of Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China.
Michele PiazzaDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Laura TeneroDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Giorgio PiacentiniDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
University of Verona · ITTongji University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a general term encompassing a variety of breathing problems occurring during the sleep and characterized by frequently reported signs such as sleep apneas and snoring. Published studies on this topic are increasing over time, as demonstrated by the number of papers available on on-line databases.

methodsGoogle Trends is a freely accessible and reliable online portal, which allows to explore internet search data. Due to the focus on of childhood SDB in published research, and because of its impact on health and wellbeing, this original study aims at investigating the worldwide popularity of most common sleep signs (apnea and snoring) from January 1st, 2004 to present time.

resultsThe trend of interest for 'sleep', 'sleep apneas' and 'snoring' limited to pediatric age was lower than its overall popularity in the general population, thus reflecting a lower interest of these symptoms in children than in adults. Unlike an increasing trend of ongoing research, the popularity of pediatric sleep apnea and snoring was found to be relatively low around the world, and remained fairly stable over time.

conclusionsThis is a matter for concern, since the low popularity of SDB in children is counterbalanced by a need for reinforcing educational programs aimed at increasing widespread awareness, diagnosis and management of this condition.

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ChildrenGoogle Trendspediatricpolysomnography (PSG)sleep apneasleep disordered breathingsnoring

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PMCPMC6970122
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