Snoring and its risk factor among peasants in rural area of Guangxi

Objective To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of snoring among peasants in rural area of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Methods From January to April 2004,a total of 2960 peasants aged\14 years living in ten villages of two counties were surveyed with a questionnaire.Results Among the people surveyed,the sel-freported prevalence of snoring was 25.5%(768).Among the snorers,the prevalences of mild,moderate,severe,and very severe snoring were 13.1%,7.4%,4.2%,and 1.3%,respectively.The prevalence of snoring in males was higher than that of in females (36.0% vs 16.9%).The prevalence increased with the age(P<0.01).The prevalence was significantly higher in overweight and obese persons than that of in non-overweight persons(P<0.01).Multinomial logistic analytic results showed that the risk factors for snoring were male,aged\40 years,overweight and obese,smoking and a lcohol drinking.Conclusion The prevalence of severe snoring among the peasants in Guangxi was lower.Body weight control,smoking cessation and alcohol temperance may decrease the incidence and development of snoring.