Jet Noise Could Harm Sleepers
We all know that living near an airport - especially right under the flight path - can keep you awake at night. Now it seems that even when you do get to sleep the noise could be damaging your health.
New research published in the European Heart Journal has shown that jet noise can cause a rise in blood pressure (BP) whilst asleep. The BP of volunteers was measured remotely and showed an average increase of 0.62 mmHg in systolic blood pressure during aircraft noise. The researchers conclude:
The "independent of source" comment is interesting. The research showed that increased blood pressure was associated not just with aircraft noise but also from traffic noise - and snoring.
New research published in the European Heart Journal has shown that jet noise can cause a rise in blood pressure (BP) whilst asleep. The BP of volunteers was measured remotely and showed an average increase of 0.62 mmHg in systolic blood pressure during aircraft noise. The researchers conclude:
"Effects of noise exposure on elevated subsequent BP measurements were clearly shown. The effect size of the noise level appears to be independent of the noise source."
The "independent of source" comment is interesting. The research showed that increased blood pressure was associated not just with aircraft noise but also from traffic noise - and snoring.
