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Increased mortality among sleepy snorers: a prospective population based study

E Lindberg1, C Janson, K Svärdsudd

  • 1Department of Lung Medicine, Uppsala University, Akademiska sjukhuset, Sweden.

Thorax
|November 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Snoring combined with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) significantly increases mortality risk in men under 60, particularly from cardiovascular disease. Snoring alone does not appear to raise mortality risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Long-term health impacts of snoring and sleep apnea syndrome remain unclear.
  • This study investigates mortality risk linked to snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the mortality risk associated with snoring and EDS.
  • To determine the relationship between these symptoms and cardiovascular disease.

Main Methods:

  • A 1984 postal questionnaire surveyed 3100 men (aged 30-69) on snoring, EDS, and disease prevalence.
  • Mortality data were collected for the entire cohort from 1985 to 1995.

Main Results:

  • The combination of snoring and EDS significantly increased mortality in men under 60.

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  • Men under 60 with both symptoms had a 2.7x higher age-adjusted total death rate and a 2.9x higher cardiovascular mortality rate.
  • Adjusting for BMI and other conditions reduced the risks, but they remained significant.

    • Conclusions:

    • Snoring without EDS does not increase mortality risk.
    • The combination of snoring and EDS is linked to increased mortality, particularly in younger men, and is partly explained by cardiovascular disease associations.
    • Age is a significant factor in the mortality risk associated with snoring and EDS.