But new research suggests snoring is most likely caused by a combination of tiredness and exposure to traffic fumes. The snoring study was conducted at Bergen University in Norway, where researchers believe toxic gases and particles released by engines, particularly diesel, could be the cause. Researchers said air pollution can cause snoring due to an increased level of inflammation in the body. Scientists also discovered a difference between the way men and women were affected by traffic pollution and snoring. The data was collected from cities throughout Europe, and highlights the extent to which traffic pollution disrupts our health.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 30, 2016 01:07 UTC