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A population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted of a birth cohort of children who were born in eastern Massachusetts. Subjects were 3019 5-year-old children (1551 boys, 1468 girls) who were enrolled in the Infant Care Practices Study and whose mothers were contacted within 3 months of their child\u2019s fifth birthday. A parent-completed questionnaire was used to ascertain the presence and intensity of snoring and other SDB symptoms and the presence of daytime sleepiness and problem behaviors. Parent-reported hyperactivity, inattention, and aggressiveness were each assessed by a single question that was validated against the Conners\u2019 Parent Rating Scale. SDB was defined as frequent or loud snoring; trouble breathing or loud, noisy breathing during sleep; or witnessed sleep apnea.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Results. Parent-reported hyperactivity (19%) and inattention (18%) were common, with aggressiveness (12%) and daytime sleepiness (10%) reported somewhat less often. SDB symptoms were present in 744 (25%) children. Compared with children without snoring or other symptoms of SDB, children with SDB symptoms were significantly more likely to have parent-reported daytime sleepiness (odds ratio [OR]: 2.2; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.7\u20132.8) and problem behaviors, including hyperactivity (OR: 2.5; CI: 2.0\u20133.0), inattention (OR: 2.1; 95% CI: 1.7\u20132.6), and aggressiveness (OR: 2.1; 95% CI: 1.6\u20132.6). These associations remained significant after adjustment for sex, race\/ethnicity, maternal education level, maternal marital status, household income, and respiratory health history.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Conclusions. 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