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Arguments and Poor Performance at Work Make Snorers a Nightmare

With 15 million snorers in the UK, it’s no surprise that everyone has been affected by a noisy sleeper at some point – be it a partner, friend or family member.
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Snoring affects around 15 million people in the UK and more than three quarters (80%) of Brits have tried and failed to find a long-term solution. Some snores can record volumes of 50-100dB – equivalent to a pneumatic drill – and have a significant impact on quality of life for both snorer and partner. Those surveyed cited difficulty concentrating (37%), arguments (57%) and even poor performance at work (37%).

The average married adult loses around 730 hours of sleep a year as a result of snoring, forcing nearly half (41%) of partners to resort to sleeping in a separate room to escape from the noise. One in five women said they were often kept awake by their partners snoring.

Snoring has been linked to lifestyle choices, such as lack of exercise, being overweight, smoking and drinking and has also been linked to serious health concerns.

. Introduction:

We’ve all been kept up at some point by a persistent snorer and new research has found that there are actually 15 million noisy sleepers in the UK. Some snorers can reach the same decibels as a pneumatic drill which probably explains why the average married adult loses 730 hours of sleep a year. However, snoring can have serious consequences; causing arguments between couples, poor performance at work and worrying health concerns.

So, just how can we get a better night’s sleep?

Joining us to discuss this issue further is psychologist, Donna Dawson and Professor Adrian Williams, a professor of sleep medicine.

. Suggested Questions:

How many people are snoring in our area?

What makes people snore?

And why is it such a difficult problem to deal with?

How can couples work together to sleep in harmony?

Have you got any tips for snorers who want to stop?

Where can we find out more information?