Why Do Some People Die in Their Sleep?

Hearing that someone went to bed and never woke up can be shocking, especially when the person seemed fine the previous day. In Nigeria, such news can quickly lead to rumours about spiritual attacks or mysterious causes. While the exact reason cannot always be known without medical investigation, several health conditions can cause a person to die during sleep.

1. Sudden heart problems Some people die during sleep because of a sudden cardiac event. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, while a dangerous ab…Read More…>>

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