Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large-scale study of 3.1 million Danish participants suggests a link between long-term exposure to road traffic noise and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. Researchers believe the association may be driven by chronic stress and sleep disruption caused by noise pollution.
Why it matters
This research identifies noise pollution as a potential environmental risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, suggesting that urban planning could play a role in public health.
Research suggests a quiet or less exposed part of the home could mitigate the association between road traffic noise and risk of Parkinson’s disease. Research suggests a quiet or less exposed part of the home could mitigate the association between road traffic noise and risk of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson's disease Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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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