The risk of death from ... snoring

Chronic snorers are 4.8 times more likely to die from cancer, according to a new study.

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According to research by scientists from the Wisconsin School of Public Health (US), snoring may increase the risk of dying from cancer. Specifically, people with mild snoring are at risk of dying because cancer is only 0.1 times higher than those without snoring.

The chronic snorers are 4.8 times more likely to die from cancer

However, people with moderate snoring are at twice the risk of dying from cancer than those who don't snore.

The results come after scientists analyzed data on sleep studies with 1,522 people over the past 22 years, to find out the relationship between snoring and the risk of cancer.

Previous mouse experiments have also found evidence that oxygen deprivation - caused by snoring - can cause tumors to grow.

Dr. Javier Nieto, head of research, said on the Daily Mail: 'The evidence obtained from previous mouse experiments shows an association between oxygen deficiency and cancer risk. Our study has for the first time discovered the relationship between sleep apnea (SDB) and the risk of dying from cancer. "

According to scientists, if the relationship between SDB and the risk of death from cancer is verified in subsequent studies, the diagnosis and treatment of SDB in cancer patients may help them to prolong. life.