Road noise raises blood pressure

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   People exposed to night flights and road traffic noise tend to have higher blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease, according to a new pan-European study by scientists from various European academic institutions. An increase in night-time airplane noise of 10 decibels (dB), in the 30-60dB range tested, increased the risk of high blood pressure by 14 per cent in both men and women. Researchers also found a correlation for road traffic noise. People are more annoyed by airplane noise than previous studies suggested....
   
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