From startling construction sounds to the din of the traffic to the roar of airplanes overhead—some noises are more than a nuisance. Millions of Americans live in places where their daily noise exposure impacts their health—and their lifespans.
Residents across the country, from urban centers to seemingly quiet suburbs, were interviewed about their daily noise exposure in a project published by The New York Times. Along with scientists and medical experts, the team analyzed how everyday sound affects the brain and body after controlling for other influential factors.
