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Does seasonality affect snoring? A study based on international data from the past decade.
Ping Wang1,2, Cai Chen3, Xingwei Wang3
1State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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|October 11, 2022
Summary
Snoring, a potential indicator of sleep apnea, shows seasonal variations. Search index data reveals snoring prevalence increases during colder months, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
- Data Science
Background:
- Snoring is often underestimated as a harmless sleep symptom.
- It can be an indicator of serious sleep disorders like sleep apnea syndrome.
- This study explores the link between seasonal changes and snoring prevalence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between seasonal variations and snoring.
- To analyze global snoring search trends across different countries and seasons.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Google Trends and Baidu Index for Snoring Search Index (SIS) data from 2011-2020.
- Collected data from USA, India, Germany, Russia, Japan, Australia, China, and Brazil.
- Employed time series decomposition to evaluate seasonal periodicity in snoring data.
Main Results:
- Brazil, Japan, and Germany showed the highest average SIS growth rates (94%, 68%, 49%).
- SIS generally increased in Northern Hemisphere countries from September to February.
- China experienced a 13.7% decrease in SIS, while most other countries showed increases.
Conclusions:
- Snoring search data exhibits cyclical patterns correlating with seasons.
- Increased snoring prevalence is associated with colder or heating seasons.
- Seasonal variations in snoring warrant further investigation in sleep health.
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