Road traffic noise and incident ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review aimed to estimate relative risks for incident ischemic heart disease (IHD), myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke in relation to long-term road traffic noise exposure and to evaluate exposure-response functions.

Methods

We systematically searched databases for longitudinal studies in humans on incident IHD, MI, and/or stroke, including quantitative estimates on individual exposure to residential road traffic noise based on validated models or measurements. Risk of bias was evaluated in each study based on predefined criteria. Pooled linear exposure-response functions were generated from random-effect models in meta-analyses of study-specific risk estimates. Restricted cubic spline models were used to capture potential nonlinear associations

SUBMITTER: Pershagen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12122180 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature