Noise control solution for diesel generator: A case study

An Alaska case study: Diesel generator technologies

Ambient noise strategy: a solution for noise control?

The British Government earlier this year undertook a consultation on its proposal, announced in the Rural White Paper, to develop an Ambient Noise Strategy in England. The proposals envisage a three phase approach: In phase 1 we would aim to establish three key sets of information: information on the ambient noise climate in the country--i.e. the number of people affected by different levels of...

Investigating the Effect of Workplace Noise Exposure on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Case-Control Study

Background and Aim: Occupational exposure to noise in the workplaces is a significant health problem and cardiovascular disease is one of the most important and common non-communicable diseases and one of the main causes of premature death. In addition to hearing impairments, noise as a stressor may cause cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, nerve stimulation, stress and hormonal dis...

Medical Risk factors for dementia; A case-control study

Introduction: Dementia, the fifth cause of death in older adults with the most significant financial, social and caring burden on health systems across the world. Aim: to determine the most common medical risk factors for dementia in the retired population. Methods: A case-control methodology was utilized for this study, within which 180 established dementia patients compared to 371 controls ...

Maternal Risk Factors for Oral Clefts: A Case-Control Study

Introduction: A cleft lip with or without a cleft palate is one of the major congenital anomalies observed in newborns. This study explored the risk factors for oral clefts in Gorgan, Northern Iran.  Materials and Methods: This hospital-based case-control study was performed in three hospitals in Gorgan, Northern Iran between April 2006 and December 2009. The case group contained 33 newborns...