Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise

The Guardian UK Thursday 23 July 2026, 12:56 UTC By Ushika Kidd 1 min read

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Pioneering study linking noise pollution to progressive brain disease finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levelsLong-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, the biggest study of its kind has found. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder in which parts of the brain become damaged over time, affecting movement and balance.

Pioneering study linking noise pollution to progressive brain disease 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 biggest study of its kind has found.

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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