Noise From Civilian Aircraft in the Vicinity of Airports - Implications for Human Health - Noise, Stress and Cardiovascular Disease

2001
ISBN: 0-662-30975-8
Cat. No.: H46-2/01-256E

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Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Methods
• 3. Discussion and Conclusions
  • 3.1 Stress
    • 3.1.1 Stress - Conclusions
  • 3.2 Stress Related Physiological Effects in Children
    • 3.2.1 Noise-induced Blood pressure Effects
      • 3.2.1.1 Noise-induced Blood pressure Effects - Conclusions
    • 3.2.2 Noise-induced Stress Hormone Effects
      • 3.2.2.1 Noise-induced Stress Hormone Effects - Conclusions
  • 3.3 Cardiovascular Disease in Adults
    • 3.3.1Hypertension
      • 3.3.1.1 Hypertension - Conclusions
    • 3.3.2 Ischemic Heart Disease
      • 3.3.2.1 Ischemic Heart Disease - Conclusions
• 4. Recommendations
• 5. References
• Appendix 1