The relationship between community noise and arterial hypertension in the population of the city of Niš

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine relationship between noise exposure and incidence arterial hypertension as well annoyance sensitivity with hypertension. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey performed on 911 adult residents Niš, Serbia, whom 388 were men (42.6%) 523 women (57.4%). criterium for diagnosis that it diagnosed by a physician. Based measurement results noise, residents, streets marked noisy [daily equivalent level (Leq) ≥ 55 dB (A) night Leq 45 (A)] quiet ≤ (A)]. numerical verbal scales used assess degree annoyance, while measured Weinstein's Noise Sensitivity Scale. Results: Arterial statistically significantly more frequent in area compared area. After inclusion independent variable factors logistic regression models, no significant diference found (p = 0.66, OR 1.11; 95% CI: 0.69-1.78). correlation analysis wich numeric showed highly positive relation. same case subjective hipertension. Conclusion: introduction limit community corresponds requirements sensitive persons is measure preventing harmful effects exposed population.