[HTML][HTML] The cost of hypertension-related ill-health attributable to environmental noise

AH Harding, GA Frost, E Tan, A Tsuchiya…�- Noise and�…, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Hypertension (HT) is associated with environmental noise exposure and is a risk factor for a
range of health outcomes. The study aims were to identify key HT related health outcomes
and to quantify and monetize the impact on health outcomes attributable to environmental
noise-related HT. A reiterative literature review identified key HT related health outcomes
and their quantitative links with HT. The health impact of increases in environmental noise
above recommended daytime noise levels (55 dB [A]) were quantified in terms of quality�…