First Study To Determine The Prevalence Of Periodic Limb Movements During Sleep In A Population-Based Sample Using Standardized Criteria

A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to objectively determine the prevalence of periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) in a population-based sample, finding a lower prevalence of PLMS in African-Americans and a higher rate of insomnia complaints in people with PLMS. Results show that the overall prevalence of PLMS is 7.6 percent, with a lower prevalence of 4.3 percent in African-Americans and a higher prevalence of 9.3 percent in Caucasians.

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Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on September 8th, 2008