Cohen, Evans, Krantz and Stokols Children attending kindergartens situated in areas with high traffic noise had higher blood pressure than children in quiet areas. While Americans' exposure to noise has steadily increased over the last 20 years, research and control of noise have steadily declined since the early 80's. In a study on the effects of purchasing behavior, researchers found that loud or ill suited music can create an avoidance situation. Newsletter of Right to Quiet Society Theater managers are fielding more complaints than ever about aching ears from loud movie soundtracks. Noise must be considered a hazard to the health of people everywhere.
Studies show that exposure to noise is associated with elevations in blood pressure.
League for the Hard of Hearing Another study found an increase in the use of antacids and hypnotics, sedatives and antihypertensives in a noisy community as compared to a quiet community. After 18 months these same 8 to 9 year-old children reported a decline in the quality of their life. Several studies have been conducted that appear to link lower educational test scores with a significant amount of aircraft noise. Any noise reduction from new, quieter aircraft will almost certainly be outweighed by the large growth in air traffic which is projected over the next twenty years. American Psychologist Intermittent noise is even more disturbing to people than continuous noise.