About The Study: Results of this cohort study show that long-term exposure to road traffic noise was associated with higher Parkinson disease risk. Having a quiet facade mitigated this association. These findings suggest noise as a novel risk factor for Parkinson disease and support mitigation strategies ensuring a quiet residential side.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Mette Sorensen, PhD, email mettes@cancer.dk .
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(doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.2262)
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