Middle-Aged Women Likely To Snore

A new study published in the April 2006 issue (vol 129) of the journal Chest, found that the likelihood of women snoring is highest between the ages of 50 to 59, while those below 40 and over 80 were less likely to snore.

Researchers from the Uppsala University in Sweden surveyed 6,817 women from ages 20 and above regarding their snoring habits and the associated risks for snoring,
including BMI (Body Mass Index), smoking habits, physical activity, alcohol and their use of medication plus their menopausal and hormonal status.

It was observed that that those who snore were :
1. Women who had a high BMI as were those who had minimum physical activity with high BMI readings.
2. Smokers who smoke 10 or more cigarettes daily.
3. Underweight women with BMIs below 20 but depended on alcohol.