Exposure to road traffic and railway noise and associations with blood pressure and self-reported hypertension: a cohort study

Exposure to road traffic and railway noise and associations with blood pressure and self-reported hypertension: a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Epidemiological studies suggest that long-term exposure to transport noise increases the risk for cardiovascular disorders. The effect of transport noise on blood pressure and hypertension is uncertain.</p> <p>Methods<...

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Main Authors: Tjønneland Anne, Jakobsen Jørgen, Lillelund Kenneth G, Nordsborg Rikke B, Andersen Zorana J, Hoffmann Barbara, Hvidberg Martin, Sørensen Mette, Overvad Kim, Raaschou-Nielsen Ole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
blood pressure
transport noise
road traffic
railway
epidemiology
cohort
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/10/1/92

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