Rising incomes, changing diets causing sleep apnea in China

NEW YORK/BEIJING (Reuters) - Thirteen years ago, Li Xin thought his swelling belly was just a sign of a healthy appetite and prosperity. But today Li, now 47, is worried that frequent business dinners with colleagues who dine on greasy ribs, fried rice, and beer, has turned into a bigger problem. Li's mother, a dentist, warned her son that his weight is actually causing his loud snoring, a symptom of sleep apnea - a silent killer that is becoming a growing health problem in China. ...

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