International journal of hygiene and environmental health
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Int J Hyg Environ Health · Jan 2005
ReviewSaliva cortisol--a new approach in noise research to study stress effects.
Several studies have indicated an association between noise exposure and cardiovascular disease. A noise-induced release of stress hormones has been considered to be a biological pathway of importance in this respect. ⋯ Previous studies of saliva cortisol in relation to noise exposure are reviewed. In summary, repeated assessments of saliva cortisol seems to be a feasible method to apply in field studies in noise research.