Environmental Noise Affects Longevity

Does noise pollution impact health?

Yes. Chronic noise exposure raises stress, disrupts sleep, and increases cardiovascular mortality.

Explanation

Traffic, industrial, and urban noise elevate stress hormones and blood pressure, impairing cardiovascular health. Noise also fragments sleep, leading to metabolic dysfunction and increased risk of heart disease. WHO estimates millions of healthy life-years are lost annually due to noise exposure in Europe alone.

Noise pollution is associated with higher incidence of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and heart attack. The chronic stress response it induces accelerates biological aging and reduces healthspan.

Practical Emphasis: Use noise-reducing strategies at home such as insulation, white noise machines, or noise-canceling headphones. Prioritize quiet environments for sleep.

Takeaway (Action Tip)

Reduce chronic noise exposure to protect sleep and cardiovascular health.

Reference

European Heart Journal, 2018 – Environmental noise and cardiovascular risk

How Memorial Longevity Clinic Can Help

We assess sleep and cardiovascular stress markers, and provide strategies to minimize the impact of environmental noise on long-term health.

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