| Popis: |
A correlation was confirmed in a study between noise sensitivity and ill-health. This study included clients that had hired an acoustic engineer to solve a noise problem, or patients who had a scheduled doctor’s appointment. Male and female patients in diverse outpatient specialty clinics including: Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Hematology & Oncology and Breast Health were surveyed. The correlation shown of noise sensitivity to ill-health found was for a vast array of illnesses. A prior study was confirmed of a correlation of ill-health and noise sensitivity at lower frequencies that were typically only 1-2 dB(A) above ambient. Two additional findings were noted. First there was a heighted sensitivity to elevated noise levels of at least 15 dB(A) above ambient, such as construction noise, children screaming, sirens, etc. This noise sensitivity was found in people of various illnesses including but not limited to patients with cancer, atrial fibrillation, undescribed back pain, or untreated pain from a s... |
