Does Obesity Cause snoring?

Is old age and obesity is a factor of "snoring"?. What's the solution?

according to epidemiological studies there is a strong relationship between obesity with the incidence of "snoring" or snoring. Snoring itself is a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA itself is characterized by symptoms of choking during sleep, so waking, snoring and daytime sleepiness.


OSA is a risk factor for hypertension, heart disease and stroke and reduce quality of life. Regarding age usually occurs in young adults, typically 40-50 years of age and usually more experienced men than women.