Transport noise is a major problem in Europe, with over 100 million people living in areas where road traffic noise exceeds levels greater than 55dB, the health-based threshold set by the EU. A new study by the University ...
Aug 17, 2020
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Navigating through congested road traffic is enough to make even the most laid-back people lose their cool. As it turns out, just the sound of road noise may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes.
Mar 09, 2020
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Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of obesity. This was the conclusion of a study recently published in Environment International.
Nov 19, 2018
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The World Health Organisation recently published its latest noise pollution guidelines for Europe. The guidelines recommend outdoor noise levels that should not be exceeded for aircraft, road and rail noise and two new sources: ...
Oct 22, 2018
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Air pollution from road traffic is having a detrimental impact upon babies' health in London, before they are born, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Dec 05, 2017
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Transportation noise increases risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. This is shown by the first results of the SiRENE study under the lead of Swiss TPH, which was presented on 20 June 2017 in the framework of the ...
Jun 21, 2017
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Long term exposure to aircraft noise, particularly during the night, is linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure and possibly heart flutter and stroke as well, suggests research published online in Occupational ...
Jun 13, 2017
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Traffic noise, as well as air pollution, could affect heart health, according to new research.
Jun 01, 2017
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Living in an area with noisy road traffic may reduce life expectancy, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal.
Jun 23, 2015
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Road traffic noise is linked to a heightened risk of developing a mid-riff bulge, indicates research published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
May 25, 2015
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