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Living on a noisy street can raise the risk of stroke.

\nA long-term Danish study spanning 40 years and nearly 27,000 men (aged 65\u201374) found that homes just 14.9\u202fdB louder than quiet streets were linked to a 12.4 per cent higher risk of stroke.

\nResearchers have urged those living in noisy areas to shut windows and move to a quieter bedroom if necessary, as the sound from traffic causes stress and disrupts sleep.

\nThe health risks were still present even when there was a minimal amount of pollution on the street.

\nDr. Stephan Mayntz, lead author of the study at Odense University Hospital in Denmark, said: “Traffic noise is a significant environmental risk factor for stroke, independently associated with a higher risk even at low levels of air pollution.

\n“These findings highlight the need to address traffic noise as part of public health interventions to reduce the stroke burden.

\n“This isn’t about brief loud events \u2013 it’s the chronic day-evening-night noise that disrupts sleep and activates stress pathways.

\n“Urban planning, noise mitigation policies, and transportation strategies should prioritise reducing noise exposure to prevent stroke and its long-term consequences.”
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