Danger of living near the airport

Scientists say people who suffer from everyday air noise are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes up to 86%.

A new study was carried out by a group of scientists from the Basel-based Swiss Community and Tropical Health Research Institute showing that people living in areas below the route or near the airport will have The risk of type 2 diabetes is up to 86% compared to those who live in a quieter area.

Scientists surveyed over 2,600 adults to assess the negative effects of noise and air pollution caused by aircraft. They believe that the noise from airplane engines, especially at night, can cause sleep disruptions that affect the body's metabolism, causing high blood sugar levels.

Living in areas below the route or near the airport will be at high risk for type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Mark Large).

Daytime noise can also cause nervous stress, leading to negative effects on nighttime sleep.

Dr. Mayanak Patel, of diabetes research organization, confirmed the accuracy of the noise-diabetes relationship and advised that people could limit exposure to toxic noises by How to close the door at night.

Type 2 diabetes can cause many dangerous complications and affect many organs of the body such as the heart (coronary artery disease, angina, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure) ), nerves, eyes (blindness, decreased vision, glaucoma .), kidneys (kidney failure), digestion, .

According to WHO figures, an estimated 422 million adults have diabetes in 2014, compared with 108 million in 1980. Most of them are related to factors like being overweight or obese. Over the years, the prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries.