TRANSPORTATION NOISE POLLUTION AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
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Transportation, Noise Pollution, Cardiovascular Health
Abstract
Background: Transportation noise pollution has been linked to adverse cardiovascular health outcomes, including hypertension, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality. Objective: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effects of various types of transportation-related noise exposure on cardiovascular health and to quantify the pooled effect sizes for hypertension, stroke, and mortality. Methods: A systematic search of studies published between January 2024 and January 2025 was conducted to identify studies that reported on the relationship between transportation noise pollution and cardiovascular health outcomes. A total of 15 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Results: There is a significant association between transportation noise exposure and increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes. Specifically, road traffic noise exposure was found to increase the risk of hypertension (OR: 1.28, 95% CI: 1.14-1.45) and stroke (HR: 1.23, 95% CI: 1.09-1.39). Air traffic noise exposure also showed a significant effect on hypertension (OR: 1.22, 95% CI: 1.10-1.35), while rail traffic noise had a weaker association. The pooled effect for mortality due to transportation noise exposure indicated an elevated risk of death from cardiovascular causes (HR: 1.18, 95% CI: 1.06-1.32). Conclusions: It is concluded that transportation noise pollution is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, stroke, and mortality.
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Rabia Amir
Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Aleeza Khowaja
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistani
Karishma
People's University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Shaheed Benazirabad, Pakistan
Twinkle Kumari
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistani
FNU Aisha
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistani
Muhammad Shahaque
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistani
Sunita Kumari
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistani
FNU Abdullah
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistani