Characteristics of Melatonin Use Among US Children and Adolescents

JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Jan 1;178(1):91-93. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.4749.
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Plain language summary

This survey study describes parent-reported sleep practices, such as prevalence, frequency, and timing of melatonin use, among young people aged 1 to 13 years.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Humans
  • Melatonin* / therapeutic use
  • Sleep
  • Sleep Wake Disorders*

Substances

  • Melatonin