Long Exposure to Traffic Noise Can Make You Obese: Study

Are you obese? Blame long term exposure to blaring horns and other noise from road traffic, said researchers.

Are you obese or overweight? Blame long term exposure to blaring horns and other noise from road traffic, said researchers.

The study, published in the journal Environment International, showed that a 10 decibel (dB) increase in mean noise level was associated with a 17 per cent increase in obesity.

There could be many reasons to explain this relationship. Noise generates stress, negatively affects our sleep, alters hormone levels and increases blood pressure.