true — true, but not directly related,” he said.
The key takeaway relates to poor sleep, Katz suggested.
“Sleep deficiency and impairment is a known obesity risk factor, for reasons ranging from mood and reduced restraint, to changes in hormonal balance,” he said.
It’s also possible that reliance on artificial light at night and obesity are both linked to other factors, such as “loneliness, anxiety or some form of social insecurity,” Katz said.
The report was published online June 10.
More information
For more about obesity, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
