Periodic Limb Movement During Sleep Is Less Common In African-Americans; Associated With Insomnia
Issues Related to Race
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 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.
Source: ScienceDaily: Racial Issues News