Long-term residential exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a modest but statistically significant increase in Parkinson disease (PD) risk.
Having a quiet side of the residence (a noise difference of ≥10 dB between the most and least exposed facades) mitigates the risk associated with traffic noise.
The association remains robust after adjusting for air pollution, green space, sociodemographic factors, smoking, and physical activity.
Findings suggest noise pollution as a novel environmental risk factor for PD, emphasizing the importance of urban noise mitigation strategies.
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