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  • 1Department of Medical Sciences, Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Uppsala University, Sweden.

Journal of Sleep Research
|June 10, 2000
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Self-reported snoring validity remains consistent across age groups in men aged 40-79. This suggests that age-related differences in cardiovascular disease associations with snoring are not due to reduced self-reporting accuracy.

Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Snoring is a key indicator of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
  • Previous studies show a link between snoring and cardiovascular issues, primarily in individuals under 50-60.
  • The accuracy of self-reported snoring, especially in older populations, is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if the validity of self-reported snoring decreases with age.
  • To investigate the impact of age on the accuracy of snoring self-assessments.
  • To explore reasons for the diminished association between snoring and cardiovascular disease in older men.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based study involving 2668 men aged 40-79.
  • Participants completed a questionnaire on snoring habits.

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  • Objective snoring measurement using microphones for a subset of participants, stratified by age (40-59 and 60-79).

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in the specificity or sensitivity of reported snoring were found between younger and older age groups.
    • The validity of self-reported snoring was comparable in men aged 40-59 and 60-79.
    • Recorded snoring was defined as sounds for >= 10% of the night.

    Conclusions:

    • The validity of snoring self-reports is consistent across adult men aged 40-79.
    • Decreased association between snoring and cardiovascular disease in older men cannot be attributed to reduced self-reporting accuracy.
    • Further research is needed to understand age-related cardiovascular associations with snoring.