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Road Traffic Noise In Residential Areas Can Increase Risk Of Heart Attack
- Date:
- February 10, 2009
- Source:
- Karolinska Institutet
- Summary:
- People living in environments with high levels of road traffic noise might be more likely to suffer myocardial infarction than people in quieter areas.
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People living in environments with high levels of road traffic noise might be more likely to suffer myocardial infarction than people in quieter areas. This according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet carried out in the Stockholm area.
Journal Reference:
- Selander J, Nilsson NE, Bluhm G, Rosenlund M, Lindqvist M, Nise G, Pershagen G. Long-Term Exposure to Road Traffic Noise and Myocardial Infarction. Epidemiology, Onine 29 December 2008
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