Daily and Seasonal Variation in Light Exposure among the Old Order Amish

Daily and Seasonal Variation in Light Exposure among the Old Order Amish

Exposure to artificial bright light in the late evening and early night, common in modern society, triggers phase delay of circadian rhythms, contributing to delayed sleep phase syndrome and seasonal affective disorder. Studying a unique population like the Old Order Amish (OOA), whose lifestyles re...

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Main Authors: Ellen E. Lee, Ameya Amritwar, L. Elliot Hong, Iqra Mohyuddin, Timothy Brown, Teodor T. Postolache
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
seasonal affective disorder
Amish
photoperiod
circadian
diurnal
sleep–wake cycles
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/12/4460

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