Long-Term Exposure to Transportation Noise in Relation to Development of Obesity—a Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposure to transportation noise is widespread and has been associated with obesity in some studies. However, the evidence from longitudinal studies is limited and little is known about effects of combined exposure to different noise sources.

Objectives

The aim of this longitudinal study was to estimate the association between exposure to noise from road traffic, railways, or aircraft and the development of obesity markers.

Methods

We assessed individual long-term exposure to road traffic, railway, and aircraft noise based on residential histories in a cohort of 5,184 men and women from Stockholm County. Noise levels were estimated at the most exposed façade of each dwelling. Waist circumference, weight, and height were measured at recruitment and after an

SUBMITTER: Pyko A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5947937 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature