Men who snore 'are twice as likely to die early'

I wonder if the one eye'd overweight snot munching PM snores? We can but hope... Men who snore loudly may have a shorter life expectancy than those who sleep quietly.

In fact, say scientists, middle-aged men who have severe sleep apnoea, a common disorder characterised by snores, gasps and snorts, are twice as likely to die during any given time period.

It is unclear whether the interruptions to sleep are causing ill-health or if they are a symptom of underlying problems. But, with millions suffering from sleep apnoea, scientists behind a large-scale study say it is important to see whether treating the condition boosts health.

In Britain alone, three million have the condition.

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