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Road Traffic Noise, Noise Difference Between Residential Facades, and Risk of Parkinson Disease.

JAMA neurology·July 20, 2026·PMID 42475104

Why it matters

Parkinson disease has few established modifiable risk factors. Identifying road traffic noise as a potential novel risk factor opens avenues for prevention and urban planning interventions, particularly ensuring a quiet residential facade.

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