The Association of Neighborhood Social Cohesion with Sleep Duration by Latino Subgroup

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PURPOSE: To examine the association between neighborhood social cohesion and sleep duration by Latino subgroup. CONCLUSIONS: Among Mexican/Mexican-Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Central or South Americans, individuals reporting medium levels of neighborhood social cohesion were significantly more likely to report normal sleep duration. Among Mexican/Mexican-Americans, Cuban/Cuban American, and Central or South Americans those who reported high neighborhood social cohesion were significantly more likely to report normal sleep duration. Health promotion programs aimed at promoting healthy sleep duration levels among Latino subpopulations should consider the role of the neighborhood environment, such as neighborhood social cohesion, in sleep quality.

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