Road noise is not only a nuisance but may also adversely affect your health. A new study published in JACC: Advances reveals a connection between busy road noise and an increased risk of high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. This association persisted even after accounting for the impact of air pollution. The 2021 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines emphasize environmental exposures, including above-threshold noise levels, as potential risk factors for heart disease.
