Low Income as a Vulnerable Factor to the Effect of Noise on Insomnia

• DOI: 10.30773/pi.2018.01.14
• Publication Date: 2018-06-05T07:58:12Z
• Authors: Choongman Park; Chang Sun Sim; Joo Hyun Sung; Jiho Lee; Joon Ho Ahn; Young Min Choe; Jangho Park
• Keywords: Depression; Odds; Cross-sectional study

The present study aimed to examine the potential mediating effect of income level on association between noise exposure and insomnia.706 individuals were evaluated in conjunction with 2014 map data from Seoul, South Korea. Cross-sectional analysis was performed differences according household income, while three separate logistic regression models used factors influencing insomnia. Odds ratios (ORs) calculated after adjusting for depression, anxiety, auditory acuity sensitivity first model. Analyses adjusted sociodemographic variables second model, lifestyle medical illnesses third model.Noise significantly associated an increased risk insomnia low-income group, although no such observed high-income group. Groups exposed >60 dB (Lden; day-evening-night equivalent) exhibited a 1.79-fold increase incidence relative those <50 dB. result significant variables, not when illnesses.Individuals low may be more vulnerable deleterious effects health. Various aspects including should considered ascertain influence