Analysis reveals increased coronary artery calcification risk linked to ambient noise exposure in health examination individuals, suggesting vulnerable groups may be affected.
Key Points
This research investigates the link between long-term ambient noise exposure and coronary artery calcification (CAC).
Analyzed 613 individuals from health examinations between January 2022 and June 2025.
Categorized participants based on noise exposure levels: low (<55 dB), moderate (55–65 dB), and high (≥65 dB).
Utilized multivariable logistic and linear regression models to assess CAC association with noise exposure.
CAC detection rate increased with higher noise exposure levels (P for trend <0.05).
High exposure group had a CAC score increase of 35.27 points compared to low exposure (P < 0.001).
Every 10 dB increase in noise exposure increased CAC positivity risk by 17% (P < 0.001).