Reproductive Outcomes Associated with Noise Exposure —  A Systematic Review of the Literature

Ристовска, Гордана; Laszlo, Helga E; Hansell, Anna

doi:10.3390/ijerph110807931

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“…Two recent reviews have been published [5,6]. No consistent associations were found between chronic noise exposure and pregnancy outcomes, but the studies included in both of these reviews varied in study design and measurement of exposure, confounding factors and outcomes.…”

Section: The Effects Of Noise On Low Birth Weight and Prematuritymentioning

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Health Effects of Noise Exposure in Children

Stansfeld

Clark

2015

Curr Envir Health Rpt

141

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Environmental noise exposure, such as road traffic noise and aircraft noise, is associated with a range of health outcomes in children. Children demonstrate annoyance responses to noise, and noise is also related to lower wellbeing and stress responses, such as increased levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Noise does not cause more serious mental health problems, but there is growing evidence for an association with increased hyperactivity symptoms. Studies also suggest that noise might cause changes in cardiovascular functioning, and there is some limited evidence for an effect on low birth weight. There is robust evidence for an effect of school noise exposure on children's cognitive skills such as reading and memory, as well as on standardised academic test scores. Environmental noise does not usually reach levels that are likely to affect children's hearing; however, increasing use of personal electronic devices may leave some children exposed to harmful levels of noise.

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Section: The Effects Of Noise On Low Birth Weight and Prematuritymentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Effects of Noise Exposure in Children

Stansfeld

Clark

2015

Curr Envir Health Rpt

141

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“…There is also the possibility that environmental exposure to excessive noise may have detrimental effects upon and implantation and increase the risk of miscarriage (278).…”

Section: Other Environmental Exposuresmentioning

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Physiological Aspects of Female Fertility: Role of the Environment, Modern Lifestyle, and Genetics

Hart

2016

Physiological Reviews

168

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Across the Western World there is an increasing trend to postpone childbearing. Consequently, the negative influence of age on oocyte quality may lead to a difficulty in conceiving for many couples. Furthermore, lifestyle factors may exacerbate a couple's difficulty in conceiving due mainly to the metabolic influence of obesity; however, the negative impacts of low peripheral body fat, excessive exercise, the increasing prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, and smoking all have significant negative effects on fertility. Other factors that impede conception are the perceived increasing prevalence of the polycystic ovary syndrome, which is further exacerbated by obesity, and the presence of uterine fibroids and endometriosis (a progressive pelvic inflammatory disorder) which are more prevalent in older women. A tendency for an earlier sexual debut and to have more sexual partners has led to an increase in sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, there are several genetic influences that may limit the number of oocytes within the ovary; consequently, by postponing attempts at childbearing, a limitation of oocyte number may become evident, whereas in previous generations with earlier conception this potentially reduced reproductive life span did not manifest in infertility. Environmental influences on reproduction are under increasing scrutiny. Although firm evidence is lacking however, dioxin exposure may be linked to endometriosis, phthalate exposure may influence ovarian reserve, and bisphenol A may interfere with oocyte development and maturation. However, chemotherapy or radiotherapy is recognized to lead to ovarian damage and predispose the woman to ovarian failure.

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“…Noise exposure can lead to not only hearing problem but also multiple system dysfunctions [1][2][3][4][5]. Protective devices such as earplugs and earmuffs have been developed to alleviate insults to recipients.…”

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confidence: 99%