Traffic noise can increase risk of cardiovascular disease

New Delhi: Spike in traffic noise can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, researchers have found.

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Having found evidence linking traffic noise and the risk of developing heart and related conditions, researchers are calling for this type of noise pollution to be recognised as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

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The international team of researchers reviewed epidemiological data, which provides evidence for identifying risk factors of a certain disease.

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