Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health

Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_129135.html

"Nighttime noise pollution -- in particular the din of traffic -- in urban areas puts city residents at risk for disrupted sleep and annoyance, researchers report.

Such chronic sleep disturbance could lead to serious health consequences, including increased risk for heart attack and high blood pressure, according to the new study. In addition, nighttime noise can also lead to poor sleep quality, which can cause morning tiredness and insomnia."

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