Author(s) :

Allison Yi.

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Abstract :

Environmental noise exposure is an increasingly recognized public health concern, linked to a variety of adverse outcomes, including gastrointestinal disorders. Chronic inflammation, in particular, has been associated with long-term exposure to elevated noise levels, yet the underlying mechanisms and contributing social factors remain poorly understood. This narrative review aims to investigate how noise exposure has been associated with chronic gastrointestinal inflammation and to examine the relationship between socioeconomic status and susceptibility to inflammatory conditions through a comprehensive literature review. Peer-reviewed articles, public health reports, and epidemiological studies were identified through targeted literature review and narratively synthesized to identify recurring patterns in noise exposure, gastrointestinal health outcomes, and socioeconomic disparities. The review revealed consistent evidence that higher noise exposure is associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal inflammation; additionally, socioeconomic factors such as income level and neighborhood composition may modulate vulnerability, with disadvantaged populations experiencing disproportionate impacts. In synthesizing findings from multiple studies, this review highlights the interplay between environmental and social determinants of gastrointestinal health and underscores the importance of considering both when developing public health interventions. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of how environmental noise affects human health and provide evidence to inform policy and communitybased strategies including urban planning, transportation noise regulation, and occupational exposure standards aimed at reducing health inequities.