According to recent research, being a heavy snorer can increase your risk of cancer by 500%. The most common type of sleep breathing problem is obstructive sleep apnea. In this, the airway repeatedly collapses during the breathing cycle, leaving the person struggling for air, and this usually produces snoring. Snoring can severely deprive the body of sufficient oxygen. Laboratory studies have also shown that intermittent hypoxia (low oxygen levels) promotes tumor growth. Lack of oxygen stimulates the generation of blood vessels that nourish tumors, a process known as angiogenesis.
Sleep apnea has been known to be associated with many health problems. This is the first study to show a strong link to cancer.
