Exposure to traffic noise might raise the risk of developing high blood pressure. Studies in the past have found that people living near airports or working in noisy atmosphere have an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart attack. To explore the associations between road traffic and hypertension, researchers from Sweden surveyed 24,238 adults (aged between 18 and 80 years) about their health and lifestyle. They also collected traffic data to estimate participants’ average exposure to road noise at home, Health News reported.
