Circadian rhythm and its association with birth and infant outcomes: research protocol of a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Satvinder Kaur (Author), Ai Ni Teoh (Author), Nurul Husna Mohd Shukri (Author), Siti Raihanah Shafie (Author), Normina Ahmad Bustami (Author), Masaki Takahashi (Author), Pei Jean Lim (Author), Shigenobu Shibata (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Circadian rhythm plays an important role as our internal body's clock that synchronizes behavior and physiology according to the external 24-h light-dark cycle. Past studies have associated disrupted circadian rhythm with higher risk of miscarriages, preterm birth and low bi...