Loud noises could give you a heart attack!

Avel Moreyra and colleagues that determined that “People experiencing high levels of noise from cars, trains or planes were more likely to suffer a heart attack. . . . Patients were divided into those experiencing high levels of transportation noise (an average of 65 decibels or higher over the course of the day) and those with low noise exposure (a daily average of less than 50 decibels). A noise level of 65 decibels is similar to a loud conversation or laughter. Since noise levels were averaged over the course of the day, Moreyra said that many people may have experienced periods of relative quiet that were interrupted by louder bursts such as trucks, trains or aircraft going by. Overall results found that 5% of hospitalizations for heart attacks were attributable to elevated high noise levels in the state. The heart attack rate was 72% higher in places with high transportation noise exposure.”

“Living Near Noise Pollution Tied to Greater Risk of Heart Attack.”  2022.  Press release, American College of Cardiology, https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2022/03/22/19/59/Living-Nea…