Association between individual occupational noise exposure and overweight/obesity among automotive manufacturing workers in South China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational noise has been associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. However, limited evidence exists regarding its association with obesity. We aim to investigate the effect of occupational noise exposure on the risk of overweight/obesity among workers, providing scientific evidence for the prevention and management of overweight/obesity in the occupational population.

Methods

This study included 3427 participants from two factories in Guangzhou, China. Individual occupational noise exposure levels were assessed using cumulative noise exposure (CNE). Body mass index (BMI) data were obtained from physical examinations. Linear and logistic regression models, restricted cubic spline, as well as subgroup analyses, were used to explore the association.

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SUBMITTER: Yu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749157 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature