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Turns out, the louder the Diwali firecracker, the higher your heart rate spikes. Study findings link high-decibel noise to heart attack, here’s how you can stay safe
Loud Diwali firecrackers may do more harm than you think, studies warn high-decibel noise can trigger heart stress and raise the risk of heart attacks (Image: Getty)
Diwali will be celebrated across the country today with firecrackers and diyas lighting up every corner. But there is another side to the firecrackers that brighten the night sky during Diwali. Just as they create air pollution, the immense amount of noise they produce poses a serious health risk, especially for those with heart disease.
Several studies, including those by the NIH, have warned that constant exposure to high-decibel noise can increase the risk of heart problems such as heart attacks. Here’s a look at how the loud noise of Diwali firecrackers can increase the risk of a heart attack and how you can take care of your heart health during this time.
How Does The Noise Of Firecrackers Increase Risk Of Heart Attack?
The noise of firecrackers can reach 130 to 143 decibels at a distance of four metres, which is above the normal hearing limit. Such loud sounds trigger the body’s stress response, raising blood pressure, speeding up the heart rate, and putting more pressure on the heart. Prolonged or repeated exposure to such conditions increases the risk of heart disease, which can also lead to a heart attack.
Who Is More At Risk?
Heart problems: Patients who already suffer from heart conditions are more vulnerable to the loud noise of firecrackers.
People with high blood pressure: The loud noise of firecrackers can cause a sudden spike in blood pressure, which may lead to a heart attack in people with hypertension.
Elderly: The heart becomes more sensitive with age. Therefore, the sound of firecrackers can put older adults at risk of a heart attack.
Pregnant women: The loud noise of firecrackers affects blood pressure and heart rate. Therefore, pregnant women should also stay away from loud firecracker sounds.
Tips To Keep Your Heart Safe During Diwali
- To avoid risks like heart attacks, people with heart-related problems should stay indoors this Diwali and avoid exposure to loud firecracker noise.
- In addition, cardiologists recommend keeping windows and doors closed to prevent outside noise from entering.
- If you need to take someone outdoors, use earplugs.
- If the sound of firecrackers is bothering you, try relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing.
- During Diwali, monitor your blood pressure and heart rate regularly.
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October 20, 2025, 11:36 IST
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