Investigation on Noise Exposure and Risk Factor for Cardiovascular System among Workers in Cigarette Factory in Taiyuan City

[Objective]To explore the effect of noise on heart function,work out a more reasonable protective measures.[Methods]Heart health surveillance was conducted for 125 workers exposed to noise in a cigarette factory in May 2008,the result was compared with the controls.[Results]Of the 125 workers in noise exposed group,the prevalence rate of hypertension was 10.40%,while of the 125 workers in control group,the prevalence rate was 6.40%(P0.05);The abnormal rate of electrocardiogram was 47.20% in noise exposed group,while it was 21.60% in control group(P0.01).[Conclusion]Only a few workers included in this investigation,more workers must be involved in the investigation to further understand the extend of the risk for cardiovascular System by noise exposure among workers in cigarette factory.