Study links increased traffic noise to higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, with each 10-decibel rise causing a 3.2% increase in risk.

A study in Circulation Research links increased traffic noise to higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. For every 10-decibel increase in road traffic noise, risk of cardiovascular diseases rises by 3.2%. The research team suggests local authorities can mitigate noise through strategies like noise barriers, noise-reducing asphalt, optimized air routes, and noise reduction laws.