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Document ID (ISN)47034
CIS number 86-1844
ISSN - Serial title 0829-0369 - Travail et santé
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Bielmann P., Hétu R.
Title Occupational noise and cardiovascular diseases
Original title Le bruit en milieu de travail et les maladies cardiovasculaires [in French]
Bibliographic information Spring 1986, Vol.2, No.1, p.36-40. 58 ref.
Abstract Literature review concerning the potential effects of noise on the cardiovascular system. It is postulated that blood pressure, blood lipid levels, heart rate and vascular tone can be influenced by noise exposure. In particular, blood pressure appears to be the best predictor for long-term effects of noise on the cardiovascular system and certain lipoproteins could become specific markers for coronary heart disease in exposed workers. However, the distinction between personal risk factors, other confounding factors and a noisy environment in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease is important. Several research avenues are proposed for a more precise definition of the potential effect of occupational noise exposure on cardiovascular disease.
Descriptors (primary) noise; cardiovascular diseases; blood pressure
Descriptors (secondary) literature survey
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Noise
Cardiovascular diseases