Warning as devastating sleep condition affecting millions of Britons is linked to 71 per cent higher risk of heart attacks, stroke and death
Britons with obstructive sleep apnoea may be at a significantly higher risk of death or major cardiovascular problems than those without the condition, a new study has found. According to the Sleep Apnoea Trust, around 10 million people in the UK may be living with OSA. It is the most common type of sleep apnoea and causes breathing to stop and start repeatedly during sleep. In 2020, figures released by the Sleep Apnoea Trust claimed that a third of adults aged 30 to 69 were living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). To our knowledge, this is the largest matched case-control study of obstructive sleep apnea outside the U.S. to date.'
Source: Daily Mail April 03, 2026 19:12 UTC
