Residential exposure to noise, green space, and children’s language acquisition

IF 10.3 1区环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environment International Pub Date : 2025-05-09 DOI:10.1016/j.envint.2025.109524

Xing Yu , Ingrid Jarvis , Matilda van den Bosch , Martin Guhn , Hind Sbihi , Hugh Davies

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Abstract

Background

Noise pollution has been linked to impaired development in a variety of language-related skills in laboratory settings. While studies have focused on school environments, residential noise exposure’s impact remains underexplored.

Methods

We used multilevel regression models to examine the association between noise exposure measured using deterministic noise modelling and language development in kindergarten-aged children in Vancouver, Canada, between April 1, 2000 and December 31, 2005, measured through a questionnaire completed by kindergarten teachers (the Early Development Instrument). The models were adjusted for median income level and English as a Secondary Language (ESL) status, as well as random effects on teachers, and we explored the potential interaction effects of greenness, measured using satellite imagery.

Results

The study included 33,153 children for which there were data on noise exposure and indicators of language development. The mean noise level was 63.5 dB(A), and the mean percentage of greenness within a 250-meter radius buffer zone was 31.8 %. We found that an increase in residential exposure to noise independently increased the odds of not meeting developmental expectations in basic literacy (OR: 1.18, 95 % CI: 1.12–1.25), advanced literacy (OR: 1.11, 95 % CI: 1.07–1.16), and communication and general knowledge (OR: 1.10, 95 % CI: 1.06–1.14). Greenness was found to have interaction effects with basic and advanced literacy skills in noisy environment.

Conclusion

This study found residential exposure to noise was associated with poorer language development outcomes, with interaction effects of greenness observed in literacy skills. Future studies should also examine the long-term effects of residential exposure to noise on language development.

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住宅暴露于噪音、绿地和儿童语言习得

在实验室环境中，噪音污染与各种语言相关技能的发展受损有关。虽然研究集中在学校环境，但住宅噪音暴露的影响仍未得到充分探讨。方法采用多水平回归模型，对2000年4月1日至2005年12月31日期间加拿大温哥华幼儿园幼儿的噪音暴露与语言发展之间的关系进行研究。对模型进行了中等收入水平、英语作为第二语言（ESL）地位以及对教师的随机影响的调整，并利用卫星图像探索了绿化的潜在相互作用。结果该研究包括33,153名儿童，他们有噪音暴露和语言发展指标的数据。平均噪声水平为63.5 dB(A)， 250 m半径内的平均绿化百分比为31.8% %。我们发现，住宅噪音暴露的增加独立地增加了在基本识字（OR: 1.18, 95 % CI: 1.12-1.25）、高级识字（OR: 1.11, 95 % CI: 1.07-1.16）以及沟通和一般知识（OR: 1.10, 95 % CI: 1.06-1.14）方面未达到发展预期的几率。研究发现，在嘈杂的环境中，绿色与基本和高级读写能力有交互作用。结论：本研究发现，居住环境暴露于噪音与较差的语言发展结果有关，并且在识字技能方面观察到绿色环境的相互作用。未来的研究还应检查居住环境中噪音对语言发展的长期影响。

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Environment International 环境科学-环境科学

CiteScore

21.90

自引率

3.40%

发文量

734

审稿时长

2.8 months

期刊介绍： Environmental Health publishes manuscripts focusing on critical aspects of environmental and occupational medicine, including studies in toxicology and epidemiology, to illuminate the human health implications of exposure to environmental hazards. The journal adopts an open-access model and practices open peer review. It caters to scientists and practitioners across all environmental science domains, directly or indirectly impacting human health and well-being. With a commitment to enhancing the prevention of environmentally-related health risks, Environmental Health serves as a public health journal for the community and scientists engaged in matters of public health significance concerning the environment.