Exposure to road traffic and railway noise and associations with blood pressure and self-reported hypertension: a cohort study

• Main Authors: Tjønneland Anne (Author), Jakobsen Jørgen (Author), Lillelund Kenneth G (Author), Nordsborg Rikke B (Author), Andersen Zorana J (Author), Hoffmann Barbara (Author), Hvidberg Martin (Author), Sørensen Mette (Author), Overvad Kim (Author), Raaschou-Nielsen Ole (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Epidemiological studies suggest that long-term exposure to transport noise increases the risk for cardiovascular disorders. The effect of transport noise on blood pressure and hypertension is uncertain.</p> <p>Methods<...