Effects of light at night exposure on health in children and adolescents
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2026266
- VernacularTitle:夜间人工光照暴露对儿童青少年健康的影响
- Author:
WU Xingyu, SUN Ying
1
Author Information
1. School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Child;
Adolescent;
Light;
Environmental exposure;
Health status
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2026;47(9):1349-1353
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Abstract:With the increasing prevalence of light at night (LAN) exposure amid urbanization, children and adolescents have become a particularly susceptible population due to their physiological and behavioral characteristics. Based on a clear definition of LAN, its sources, and assessment methods, the review summarizes epidemiological evidence linking LAN with multi system health outcomes in children and adolescents, including sleep, metabolism, mental health and behavioral problems, vision, cellular senescence, and cancer. Future research should prioritize standardized exposure assessment, multicenter prospective cohorts, and behavioral intervention strategies.
- Full text:2026101317255413556夜间人工光照暴露对儿童青少年健康的影响.pdf
