{"id":1846,"date":"2022-01-09T23:15:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-09T22:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/api"},"modified":"2024-02-19T19:30:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T18:30:45","slug":"snoring-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/snoring-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"36 Alarming Snoring Statistics and Facts for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snoring statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that this is a common sleep problem. About 45% of people snore at least sometimes and 25% of people snore regularly. In the US, about 37 million people are habitual snorers. However, there&#8217;s a big difference between genders. About 40% of men snore compared to 24% of women. Still, only about 59% of snorers say that they snore. Find out more interesting stats and facts about this annoying sleep issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Most Surprising <\/b><b>Snoring Statistics <\/b><b>for<\/b><b> 2024<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average snorer snores between 50 and 65 decibels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jenny Chapman from Britain was recorded for snoring at a decibel of 111.6<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% of people snore on a regular basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37 million American adults regularly snore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men snoring statistics, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about 40% of men habitually snore, compared to 24% of women.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snoring is the third leading cause of divorce in the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56% of partners sleeping with a snorer claim that snoring has an adverse effect on their wellbeing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming alcohol or other depressants can increase the risk of snoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitual snorers have a five-time higher risk of heart disease than those who snore only occasionally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytime dysfunction is one of the most common adverse effects of snoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>General Stats and Facts About Snoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sleeping-1353562_1920-e1582798365763.jpg\" alt=\"Snoring Statistics - Featured\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we will be looking at general facts and statistics about snoring. For example, how loud does the average snorer snore?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Snoring can happen during any stage of sleep.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snoring occurs during sleep when your soft palate and uvula vibrate while you\u2019re breathing in, producing harsh <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring sounds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There\u2019s no rule about which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/stages-of-sleep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stage of sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ll start snoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. The average snorer snores between 50 and 65 decibels.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, snoring could be lower or much higher than this. 50 to 65 decibels is as loud as a general conversation, a typewriter, or even a sewing machine. Snoring can go to higher decibels of around 90, which sounds like tools at work, a lawnmower, or trucks in traffic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Jenny Chapman from Britain was recorded for snoring at a decibel of 111.6<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Mail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is louder than a jet plane flying low to the ground. The woman was 60 years old when this was recorded in 2009. Her husband claimed that it was difficult to sleep next to his wife because of the loudness of her snoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Stop Snoring Day is March 24.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Sleep Association<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Sleep Association introduced the annual Stop Snoring Day to raise awareness about this sleep problem and the related sleep disorders that might have severe health consequences. March 24 has become devoted to snoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is the Percentage of People Who Snore?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we will be looking at who snores, how many people snore, and how frequently they snore. We\u2019ll also talk about the differences in snoring between specific demographics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Almost half of adults snore at some point in their lives.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to some stats, 45% of people snore at least sometimes. This fact clearly indicates how widespread this sleep problem is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. 25% of people snore on a regular basis.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering that one in four adults will be a habitual snorer, this problem definitely deserves greater attention. Besides affecting the sleeper\u2019s sleep pattern and depriving them of proper rest, snoring can be associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/what-is-sleep-apnea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a serious sleep disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. About 90 million Americans snore at least occasionally.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both men and women get affected by this sleep problem. Also, snorers can be found in all age groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. 37 million American adults regularly snore.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people snore only occasionally\u2014for example, when they catch a cold. However, a huge number of adults snore almost every night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. 37% of adult Americans snore a few nights a week or even more frequently.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respondents in the National Sleep Foundation\u2019s poll were asked how often they snore. According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adult snoring statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in addition to the 37% who snore at least a few nights a week, 27% of adults snore every night or almost every night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. About 40% of men habitually snore, compared to 24% of women.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to snoring, there\u2019s a great difference between genders. Women are less likely to snore than men. Males were more likely than females to report snoring at least a few nights a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Women who snore are usually shorter and heavier than those who don\u2019t.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Disorders Guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This piece of information is in line with the fact that overweight people are more likely to snore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Women are more likely to snore during pregnancy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Snoring Mouthpiece Review<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what causes snoring in females<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during pregnancy? The two major reasons pregnant women tend to snore are nasal congestion and weight gain. Although snoring during pregnancy is generally harmless, it can be associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/gestational-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gestational diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. 59% of snorers claim that they snore.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Disorders Guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s interesting how many people don\u2019t realize they snore. Although their partners complain about the nocturnal noises, a lot of snorers aren\u2019t aware of their problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Snoring and Relationships<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/divorce-619195_1920-e1582798424564.jpg\" alt=\"Snoring Statistics - Relationships\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/divorce-619195_1920-e1582798424564.jpg 770w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/divorce-619195_1920-e1582798424564-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/divorce-619195_1920-e1582798424564-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does snoring affect relationships according to statistics? Here, we will be looking at snoring and how it works in relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Snoring is the third leading cause of divorce in the US.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dream Sleep Respiratory<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring divorce statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the two major leading causes of divorce, infidelity and financial issues, are followed by this sleep problem. This shouldn\u2019t surprise you if you know that most couples end up sleeping in separate rooms because of snoring. Obviously, this rattling noise is a great nuisance, which is proven in some UK studies: 80%\u201390% of people sleeping with a snorer have trouble achieving REM sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Women whose partners snore are more likely to have insomnia.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women sleeping with snoring partners are three times as likely to have insomnia symptoms than those whose partners don\u2019t snore. So trying some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring home remedies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as sleeping on your side or using nasal strips, may positively affect your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. 2 out of 3 adults claim that their partner snores.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houston Sinus &amp; Allergy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dream Sleep Respiratory<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s shocking how much this common sleep habit can affect a relationship. According to some studies, a high percentage of couples argue because of snoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. 56% of partners sleeping with a snorer claim that snoring has an adverse effect on their wellbeing.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Snoring Mouthpiece Review<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These kinds of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come from a survey conducted by the Australian Sleep Health Foundation. According to their findings, 40% of respondents complained that their snoring partners affected their mood. Also, 23% of them said that mating possums produce less annoying sounds than their partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Snoring and Age<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do people snore more or less as they age? Do children snore? Here, we will look at snoring according to age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. 30% of people aged 30+ are regular snorers.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houston Sinus &amp; Allergy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sleep problem gets more common with age, which is confirmed by the fact that 40% of middle-aged people snore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Men aged 70 or older are less likely to snore.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering\u2014\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does snoring get worse with age<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d\u2014Here is your answer. It\u2019s interesting that men are more likely to snore as they get older, but after the age of 70, they become less likely to have this problem. Maybe snorers experience more health issues due to snoring, so maybe they don\u2019t as easily reach old age. However, there\u2019s no scientific evidence for this claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>20. About 1 in 3 older adults will snore at least a few nights a week.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was revealed by the National Sleep Foundation\u2019s poll, which surveyed adults aged 55\u201384.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>21. About 10% of children snore.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Snoring Mouthpiece Review<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although snoring is often a sign of sleep apnea, not all children who snore have this sleep disorder. Some of the common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring causes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in children are respiratory infections and allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>22. 5.6% of children are habitual snorers.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Disorders Guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a child snores on a regular basis, the parents should pay attention to other symptoms of sleep apnea, such as pauses in breathing, snorts, and restless sleep. It\u2019s always best to consult a doctor or sleep specialist in these cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>23. 30% of college students snore.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a survey carried out at a California university, men are more likely to snore than women, which is in line with other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The same study found out that Asian students are the most likely to snore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Causes of Snoring<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes snoring in females<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and males? Do people snore for different reasons? In this section, we will look at the reasons people snore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>24. 70% of snorers claim that this problem runs in their families.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Snoring Mouthpiece Review<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snoring can be caused by both lifestyle and genetic factors. Some of the things that people can inherit related to snoring are enlarged tonsils, large adenoids, a long soft palate, and a long uvula.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>25. Overweight people are more likely to snore.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Snoring Mouthpiece Review<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with excess weight are more likely to have bulky throat tissue, which leads to snoring. That\u2019s why one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring remedies that work<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is losing excess weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>26. People are more likely to snore when sleeping on their back.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to gravity, the tongue and soft palate can more easily fall to the back of the throat in this position and thus partially close the airway. In order to prevent snoring, it\u2019s best to sleep on the side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>27. Consuming alcohol or other depressants can increase the risk of snoring.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and other depressants relax the throat muscles, so they can easily collapse and close the airway. That\u2019s why before any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical treatment for snoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, doctors advise their patients to avoid taking these psychoactive substances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>28. Having a cold or an allergy makes people more prone to snoring.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both colds and allergies can cause nasal congestion, which leads to airway obstruction and snoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Negative Effects of Snoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1847 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bright-cardiac-cardiology-433267-e1582798493254.jpg\" alt=\"Snoring Statistics - Effects\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bright-cardiac-cardiology-433267-e1582798493254.jpg 770w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bright-cardiac-cardiology-433267-e1582798493254-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bright-cardiac-cardiology-433267-e1582798493254-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What damage can snoring do to a person? Here, will look at the damaging effects of snoring and how it can affect someone\u2019s life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>29. Daytime dysfunction is one of the most common adverse effects of snoring.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many snorers experience daytime sleepiness, so they are often unable to concentrate or think clearly while they\u2019re awake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>30. Habitual snorers have a 5 times higher risk of heart disease than those who snore only occasionally.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Snoring Mouthpiece Review<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to additional <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stats about snoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people who habitually snore are also at greater risk of developing hypertension, having a stroke, developing type 2 diabetes, and having high cholesterol.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Snoring and Sleep Apnea<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea is a serious sleep condition that causes snoring. Here, we look at the correlation between snoring and sleep apnea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>31. About 50% of people who snore loudly have obstructive sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snoring is one of the symptoms of this sleep disorder. However, not all people who snore necessarily suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>32. Around 73% of habitual snorers may suffer from sleep apnea.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring stats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is the most likely percentage. However, there are many different studies that have different results. Before going to see a doctor, people who regularly snore should look for other sleep apnea symptoms, such as snorting, choking sounds, and daytime sleepiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>33. 70%\u201395% of people with obstructive sleep apnea regularly snore.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, snoring is the most common symptom of this sleep disorder. However, this symptom isn\u2019t enough to make an accurate diagnosis since many people snore even though they don\u2019t have obstructive sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Snoring Treatment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you do about it if you snore? Are there treatments available that can help? Here, we will explore different ways to stop snoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>34. Almost 95% of patients using a mandibular advancement device say they snore less.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/best-anti-snoring-device\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mandibular advancement device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MAD) is usually used when the tongue blocks the airway.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>35. Surgery is successful in 70% to 95% of snoring cases.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JAMA Network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepassociation.org\/sleep-treatments\/surgery-options-snoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surgical procedures used for treating snoring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re often used when other treatments don\u2019t give any results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>36. 70% of people claim that a MAD helped their bedmates.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating snoring improves the sleep quality of both the snorer and their partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see from these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring statistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this sleep problem is more prevalent than you can imagine. Not only does snoring prevent snorers and their partners from getting proper rest, but it\u2019s also associated with severe health issues. Therefore, it\u2019s of immense importance to raise public awareness about this common nocturnal habit.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We collected these snoring statistics to help you learn more about this annoying sleep problem, which may also be a sign of a more serious sleep disorder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1827,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/stats-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,20],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1846"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1846"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1846\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15801,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1846\/revisions\/15801"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1846"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}