India, March 25 -- Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiac events compared with living in quieter areas, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

Researchers suggest that implementing strategies to reduce exposure to traffic noise from roads, railways and aviation corridors may be a new target for urban planning and improving the heart health of communities.

"Transportation noise is often overlooked, yet it may represent a modifiable exposure with important implications for population health," said Jad Ardakani, MD, a physician and clinical research fellow a...