Article 2SX31 Airport noise increases risk of heart disease, study suggests

Airport noise increases risk of heart disease, study suggests

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Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
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The highest noise levels, particularly at night, are associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart flutter, say scientsts

People who live close to an airport and are constantly barraged by the sound of planes taking off are at increased risk of heart disease, research suggests.

A study found that people who were exposed to the highest noise levels, particularly at night, were at greater risk of developing high blood pressure and heart flutter.

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