Abstract
BackgroundMany epidemiological studies have investigated the relationship between occupational noise and hypertension, but with conflicting findings. This study aimed to assess the relationship between occupational noise exposure and the risk of hypertension.MethodsA case-control study was conducted to explore hypertension predictors, and then sensitivity analysis was performed based on propensity score matching (PSM). Data were collected from participants' annual physical examinations and occupational noise exposure measurements. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using logistic regression analysis. A restricted cubic spline (RCS) function was used to fit the dose-effect relationship.Results500 cases and 4,356 controls were included in the study. Multivariate logistic regression showed that an increase in the level of occupational noise [range 68–102 dB(A)] of 1 dB(A), corresponded to an increase in hypertension risk of 8.3% (OR: 1.083, 95% CI: 1.058–1.109). Compared to the first quartile, the risk of hypertension in the fourth quartile was 1.742 (95% CI: 1.313–2.310). After applying PSM to minimize bias, we obtained a population of 500 cases and 1,000 controls. Noise level was significantly associated with the risk of hypertension. In addition, the RCS curve showed the risk of hypertension was relatively stable until a predicted noise level of around 80 dB(A) and then started to increase rapidly afterward (Pnonlinear = 0.002).ConclusionsOccupational noise exposure was significantly associated with hypertension risk and there was a positively correlated dose-response relationship.
Highlights
Noise exposure is a common occupational hazard
Previous studies have focused on the typical risk factors for hypertension, such as salt intake [7], smoking [8], and obesity [9], with some studies addressing the impact of noise exposure on the incidence and development of hypertension [10–15]
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between occupational noise exposure and hypertension risk, to provide a theoretical basis for improving conditions for factory workers and promoting workplace protection
Summary
Noise exposure is a common occupational hazard. Noise exposure adversely affects health, and increases the risk of diseases such as hearing loss [1], ischemic heart disease [2], mental distress, and sleep disturbance [3]. Noise and Hypertension exposure does not exceed this limit, increased incidences of chronic diseases such as hypertension have been shown among workers as revealed by annual physical examinations [5]. Previous studies have focused on the typical risk factors for hypertension, such as salt intake [7], smoking [8], and obesity [9], with some studies addressing the impact of noise exposure on the incidence and development of hypertension [10–15]. Many epidemiological studies have investigated the relationship between occupational noise and hypertension, but with conflicting findings. This study aimed to assess the relationship between occupational noise exposure and the risk of hypertension
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