RISK OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE MAY INCREASE WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD TRAFFIC NOISE
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Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease,… Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder in which parts of the brain become damaged over time, affecting movement and balance.
According to The Guardian, Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease,…
The available RSS description adds: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder in which parts of the brain become damaged over time, affecting movement and balance.
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- The Guardian: Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease,…
- The Guardian: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder in which parts of the brain become damaged over time, affecting movement and balance.
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- 23/07/2026, 14:24 PRIMARY FEED RISK OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE MAY INCREASE WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD TRAFFIC NOISE (The Guardian • 51 mins ago) [Story Intel]
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