Deafening, draining and potentially deadly - are we facing a snoring epidemic? The Guardian | Chronic snoring is rising, often masking dangerous sleep apnoea with serious health risks. Genetics, lifestyle, pollution, and climate change contribute. Most cases go undiagnosed.

▶️ As studies link untreated apnoea to cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and accidents, treating snoring and apnoea proactively could reduce preventable health burdens and costs while improving quality of life.

🚫 While chronic snoring and sleep apnoea are real issues, labeling them a “snoring epidemic” may overstate prevalence and public risk. Many snorers never develop serious conditions, and diagnostic thresholds vary.

✅ Future research should explore affordable, accessible screening for sleep apnoea in primary care. Wearable tech, AI-based audio analysis, and home sleep diagnostics could democratize detection.

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