The ecological context of soundscapes for children's blood pressure.

摘要: Although the majority of studies on community noise levels and children's physiological stress responses are positive, effect sizes vary considerably, some do not confirm these effects. Employing a contextual perspective congruent with soundscapes, carefully constructed sample children (N = 115, M = 10.1 yr) living in households relatively high (>60 dBA) or low (<50 areas created by proximity to major traffic arterials Austria was reanalyzed. Several personal environmental factors known affect resting cardiovascular parameters measured under well-controlled, clinical conditions were incorporated into analyses. Children premature births elevated chronic (i.e., overnight cortisol) more susceptible adverse blood pressure road noise. Residence multi-dwelling unit as well standardized assessments perceived quietness area did modify impacts but each had its own, independent pressure. A primary air pollutant associated volume (NO2) no influence any results. The scope assessment management would benefit from incorporation contextualized approach suggested soundscape perspective.