Saliva cortisol in relation to aircraft noise exposure: pooled-analysis results from seven European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many studies have demonstrated adverse effects of exposure to aircraft noise on health. Possible biological pathways for these effects include hormonal disturbances. Few studies deal with aircraft noise effects on saliva cortisol in adults, and results are inconsistent.

Objective

We aimed to assess the effects of aircraft noise exposure on saliva cortisol levels and its variation in people living near airports.

Methods

This study focused on the 1300 residents included in the HYENA and DEBATS cross-sectional studies, with complete information on cortisol sampling. All the participants followed a similar procedure aiming to collect both a morning and an evening saliva cortisol samples. Socioeconomic and lifestyle information were obtained during a face-to-fac

SUBMITTER: Baudin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6882169 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature