Sleep Disturbance Caused By Noise
Noise Increases Blood Pressure During Sleep
Sleep, once considered the time for restoration and recuperation, is under assault from noise pollution. New research has revealed that any ‘noise event’ above 35 decibels causes an increase in blood pressure, even when the person is asleep.
Five thousand volunteers living near major European airports had their blood pressure remotely monitored every 15 minutes while they slept. The results revealed that an increase in aircraft noise of 10 decibels increased the risk of high blood p...
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