In France, one in four adults, i.e. 16 million people, suffers fromtinnitus or of ringing in the ears. And some people might be more at risk. Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have found a correlation between traffic noise and the risk of developing tinnitus
Indeed, scientists have noticed that those who lived near a circulation dense had higher stress levels, poorer sleep and, as a result, were more likely to suffer from tinnitus. These conclusions were reached through the analysis of data from 3.5 million Danes.
Take care of your sleep
Thus, researchers from the Department of Clinical Research and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) found that the more Danish residents were exposed to traffic noise at home, the more they are at risk of developing tinnitus. In detail, the team concluded that for every ten decibels more noise in homes, the risk of developing tinnitus increased by 6%.
The situation might be even more worrying because many patients do not consult for their hearing disorders. In addition, researchers believe that noise that occurs at night is even worse for health. This can be explained by the way it affects our sleep. “Therefore, it is worth considering whether there is anything you can do to improve your sleep if you live next to a busy road,” suggests Manuella Lech Cantuaria, assistant professor at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney-Møller Institute. Thus, it is recommended to place your bed on the quieter side of the house.