Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
World
Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels
Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, the biggest study of its kind has found.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder in which parts of the brain become damaged over time, affecting movement and balance.
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