Traffic noise increases the risk of having a stroke, study suggests
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 20:31
in Health & Medicine
Exposure to noise from road traffic can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in those aged 65 years and over, according to a new study. The study found that for every 10 decibels more noise the risk of having a stroke increased by 14 percent among the 51,485 study participants.