Researchers say noise pollution may increase the risk of heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension and heart failure, according to a review paper published this week in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. [ Some birds are so stressed by noise pollution it looks like they have PTSD ]The research does not prove that loud noises cause heart disease. Those confronted with noise pollution, which causes disturbances to communication during the day and sleep at night, may have increased stress hormone levels, he said. Münzel added that long-term noise pollution may also be linked to depression and anxiety disorders as well as problems with cognitive development in young children. But in researching the link between noise pollution and heart disease, experts warn that there are also factors that can complicate the findings.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2018 17:18 UTC