E-noise: An increasingly relevant health risk

Area of Science:

• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• Cardiology

Background:

• Major non-communicable diseases (mNCDs) pose a significant global health burden.
• Electronic noise (e-noise), encompassing acoustic and non-acoustic signals from electronic devices, is an emerging environmental factor.
• The potential health impacts of e-noise exposure are not yet fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current understanding of mNCDs.
• To define e-noise and explore its potential link to mNCDs, particularly cardiovascular diseases.
• To propose mechanisms for e-noise's health effects and discuss future control strategies.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and discussion of existing research on e-noise and mNCDs.
• Hypothesizing potential biological mechanisms linking e-noise exposure to disease.
• Analysis of potential health consequences, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological effects.

Main Results:

• E-noise exposure is associated with various health problems, including hearing loss, fatigue, stress, insomnia, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, stroke, obesity, and diabetes.
• Both short-term and long-term exposure to excessive e-noise can negatively impact health and quality of life.
• E-noise may disrupt human circadian rhythms and cortisol levels.

Conclusions:

• E-noise represents a potential environmental hazard with significant implications for human health.
• Further research is crucial to elucidate the mechanisms by which e-noise affects aging, disease development, and overall well-being.
• Developing strategies to control e-noise exposure is necessary for public health protection.