More than a third of Britons are losing two years of sleep in a lifetime because of their partner's snoring, a survey suggests.
Slumbering next to a snorer robs a person of about two hours sleep per night, according to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association (BSSAA).You need to get the right amount of sleep, so each night that is disturbed is going to have a profound effect
The British Sleep Society
With an average relationship lasting 24 years, this would equate to a loss of two years' sleep for 15 million Brits.
Snoring Facts
- Four in every 10 (about 15 million in total) UK adults snore, according to estimates
10.4 million are males and 4.5 million females
- Men are perceived to be louder snorers than women
- 58% of snorers are between 50-59 years of age
"Lack of sleep can have a negative consequence on your physical, mental and emotional health. Poor sleep is linked with poor academic performance, increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes..." said Marianne Davey, co-founder of the BSSAA.
Snoring is a coarse sound made by vibrations of the soft palate and other tissues of the mouth, nose and throat (upper airway).
It is caused by a partial blockage of the upper airway.
There are a number of factors that can make snoring worse, including alcohol, being overweight or having a cold.
Sleeping on your side rather than back can help.
