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Airport Noise Linked to Serious Heart Health Risks

1/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals that residents near U.K. airports face serious health risks due to high aircraft noise. Those exposed to elevated noise levels showed thicker, weaker hearts, heightening their chances of severe cardiac issues. This alarming discovery underscores the urgent need for robust noise reduction measures.

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A groundbreaking study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals that residents near U.K. airports face serious health risks due to high aircraft noise. Those exposed to elevated noise levels showed thicker, weaker hearts, heightening their chances of severe cardiac issues. This alarming discovery underscores the urgent need for robust noise reduction measures.