Noisy jobs may triple the risk of heart problems

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updated 10/5/2010 7:01:28 PM ET

LONDON — What's bad for your ears may also be bad for your heart. According to a new study, people who work in noisy places for at least a year and a half could have triple the risk of a serious heart problem compared to those who work in quiet environments, a new study says.

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Noisy occupations may include expected jobs such as welders, garage mechanics and forklift operators, but dentists, construction workers, nursery school teachers and classical musicians are also among professions to report loud environments.

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