[Impact of occupational noise in the development of arterial hypertension: A survey carried out in a company of electricity production].

CONCLUSION: Occupational chronic noise exposure was associated with higher levels of SBP, DBP, and the risk of hypertension. These findings indicate that effective and feasible measures should be implemented to reduce the risk of hypertension caused by occupational noise exposure in companies of electricity production.
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Source: Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie - January 22, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Brahem A, Riahi S, Chouchane A, Kacem I, Maalel OE, Maoua M, Guedri SE, Kalboussi H, Chatti S, Debbabi F, Mrizek N Tags: Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) Source Type: research