How Loud Noises Can Lead to Heart Attacks

The level of noise pollution that increases the risk of a heart attack may surprise you. Noise pollution also triggers these psychological effects and has an impact on children's health.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Data from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School showed that people living in urban areas near busy streets or under flight paths have a higher risk of a heart attack that can't be blamed on other health conditions or air pollution

• Short- and long-term exposure to air pollution also raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and it ca…