Can Aircraft Noise Greater Than or Equal to 115 to dBA Adversely Affect Reproductive Outcome in USAF Women

Abstract

It has been suggested, mainly through animal studies, that exposure to high noise levels may be associated with lower birth weight, reduced gestational length and other adverse reproductive outcomes. Few studies have been done on humans to show this association. The Air Force employs pregnant women in areas where there is a high potential for exposure to high noise levels. This study proposes a method to determine if there is an association between high frequency noise levels > or = 115 dBA and adverse reproductive outcomes through a review of records and self-administered questionnaires in a case-comparison design. Prevalence rates will be calculated and a multiple logistic regression analysis computed for the independent variables that can affect reproduction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA158322

Entities

People

  • Patricia A. Brubaker

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Noise
  • Body Weight
  • Data Analysis
  • Environmental Health
  • Frequency
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • Noise
  • Noise Pollution
  • Public Health
  • Surveys
  • Therapy

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  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Women's Health and Cancer Risk Research: African American Women and Pregnancy Outcomes.