Workplace noise can drive up blood pressure

The constant noise generated by certain workplaces, such as textile industry factories, can result in high blood pressure among workers, research shows. — dpa

Constant banging and rattling at work does not just disrupt concentration or cause hearing problems such as tinnitus, it can also contribute to stress and high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

Researchers looked at the effects of high noise levels in clothing factories in Bangladesh and found three in 10 of workers assessed had hypertension.