Noise from busy roads 'might increase heart disease risk'

摘要

Traffic noise, as well as air pollution, could affect heart health, according to new research. Urban air pollution has been linked to a range of health problems, such as stroke, asthma, and heart disease. The risk of diseases or death related to air pollution is increased for those people living closer to busy roads. However, until now, there have been few studies to investigate the effects of noise pollution and air pollution on health - two factors which are often found together.