Children with insomnia symptoms likely to continue to suffer as adults – study

Researchers found that 43% of children aged five to 12 with insomnia symptoms continued to suffer through adolescence into adulthood (Peter Byrne/PA)

Children who have trouble sleeping are likely to develop insomnia as adults, a study suggests.

The findings indicate parents and doctors should not assume the issues will go away with age, and that early interventions should be a priority given that sleep disorders are linked with poorer heart and mental health.