Key result
Night-time aircraft noise exposure linked to an acute ~6 mmHg increase in systolic BP.
Why the study?
The acute effects of short-term night-time transportation or indoor noise exposure on blood pressure and heart rate in populations living near airports were not well characterized.
Does night-time noise exposure increase blood pressure and heart rate in populations living near airports?
Population
140 subjects living near four major European airports
Comparison
Night-time noise exposure events vs no noise events
Design
Observational study with non-invasive ambulatory BP measurements and noise monitoring
Follow-up
Night-time sleep period
Authors
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Aircraft noise events may acutely raise nighttime BP; leaves open whether repeated exposure contributes to sustained hypertension.
Observational (n=140)
Yes
Does night-time noise exposure increase blood pressure and heart rate in populations living near airports?
Mean Difference: 6.2 (95% CI 0.63–12)
Night-time noise exposure, such as from aircraft, acutely increases systolic and diastolic blood pressure during sleep.
Haralabidis et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Living near airports (n=140). Night-time noise exposure (aircraft event) vs. Absence of noise event was evaluated on Systolic blood pressure (MD 6.2 mmHg, 95% CI 0.63-12). Night-time aircraft noise exposure during sleep was associated with an acute increase in systolic blood pressure of 6.2 mmHg (95% CI 0.63-12) and diastolic blood pressure of 7.4 mmHg (95% CI 3.1-12).
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