Earplug use during sleep and its association with cardiovascular disease - Results from a large sample of the general population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Environmental factors contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) pathogenesis. Noise annoyance is linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes, and earplug use may mitigate noise-related health effects. This study examines associations between earplug use, noise annoyance, and CVD in a general population sample.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from 15,010 participants (35-74 years, 2007-2012) in the German Gutenberg Health Study were analyzed. Noise annoyance from various sources and earplug use during sleep were self-reported. Prevalent CVD (atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, chronic heart failure, peripheral artery disease, or venous thromboembolism) was determined through self-report or medical records. Logistic regression

SUBMITTER: Hahad O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11930695 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature