Pre-pubertal, mid-pubertal children more sensitive to evening light exposure

27 Aug 2015


Children in early to mid-puberty are prone to evening light sensitivity and suppressed melatonin levels, potentially leading to disrupted sleep patterns after repeated evening light exposure, according to research in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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