Ruido en el ambiente laboral y efectos en sistema cardiovascular en operadores de transporte público
Occupational noise exposure can lead to both hearing and non-hearing effects on workers' health. The objective of this study was to measure ambient noise levels that public transportation workers in Chihuahua, Mexico are exposed to, and their association with blood pressure, using a standard no...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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2019
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| Online Access: | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=7299557 |
| Source: | Salud de los Trabajadores, ISSN 1315-0138, Vol. 27, Nº. 2, 2019, pags. 175-181 |
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Occupational noise exposure can lead to both hearing and non-hearing effects on workers' health. The objective of this study was to measure ambient noise levels that public transportation workers in Chihuahua, Mexico are exposed to, and their association with blood pressure, using a standard noise level dosimeter. We used ambulatory monitors to measure blood pressure over the work shift, and also measured serum cholesterol and triglycerides. Noise levels varied widely, with peaks up to 106.7 decibels (A-scale); we also found elevated blood pressure and triglycerides. Our results suggest that, among public transportation drivers, continuous exposure to noise is a risk factor for elevated blood pressure and triglycerides which, in turn, are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. |
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