Transportation noise: An overlooked risk to heart health

Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation is associated with a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiac events compared with living in quieter areas, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26). Researchers suggest that implementing strategies to reduce exposure to traffic noise from roads, railways, and aviation corridors may be a new target for urban planning and improving the heart health of communities.