Brits living near airports are more likely to suffer heart attacks, new study finds
dailyrecord.co.ukScots who live close to airports are more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a shock new study has revealed. For most of us, a plane is seen as a ticket to some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
But a new study, led by University College London, has unveiled the potential invisible impact for those living close to some of our biggest travel hubs.
This includes a greater likelihood of heart attacks, and life-threatening strokes.Published yesterday (January 8) in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England - Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester.
The hearts of those who lived in areas with higher aircraft noise were compared with those who lived in lower aircraft noise areas.
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