Abstract
The perceived impact of rising traffic noise exposure on residents
in five rural, alpine communities was assessed in an epidemiological
study (1989 adults, aged 25–65), using subjective and objective exposure
indices. Significant associations were found between noise exposure
above 55 dB(A) and annoyance from noise, vibrations, exhaust fumes
and soot/dust exposure. Closing windows, double glazing, moving sleeping
room, filing complaints, supporting pressure groups and the wish
to move was just as significantly linked with noise level as was
loss of wellbeing/life satisfaction, increase of sleep problems,
health worries and poorer health ratings. However, noise sensitive
persons showed a quite different response pattern with lower overall
nuisance, fewer behavioral actions but stronger health impacts than
those persons actually having expressed their annoyance.
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