[🇺🇸] Rise of 'Sleep Divorce': Over 50% of Couples Sleep Apart Due to Snoring

While South Koreans prioritize "sleep" as the most critical factor for health, only 28.8% reported being satisfied with their sleep quality.

According to a survey by Philips Korea, 70.4% of respondents suffer from sleep disturbances such as insomnia and snoring. This indicates a significant gap between the perceived importance of sleep and the actual quality of rest achieved.

The study also highlighted the social impact of sleep issues, termed "sleep divorce." Among respondents living with others, 51.6% have slept in separate rooms to improve sleep quality. Snoring, a primary cause of relationship strain, is often a precursor to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, 53.5% of those experiencing snoring reported taking no medical action, often dismissing it as mere noise.

Experts warn that untreated sleep apnea can lead to chronic fatigue, cardiovascular diseases, and depression.

Since OSA occurs during sleep, it is difficult for patients to self-diagnose; most become aware through their partners. Philips Korea emphasized that family members must play an active role in encouraging professional diagnosis and treatment, such as using CPAP devices, which reported a 91.7% satisfaction rate among users.。

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