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We got at least a link between heavy road traffic and stunted lung growth in children, as well as at least 10% increased lung cancer rates [1]. Additionally, noise from road traffic has been linked to increased rates of cardiovascular disease and mental health issues [2].

Both of this is compounded by the fact that people living next to major roads tend to be poorer, so there is a socio-economic issue present as well.

[1] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/25/living-n...

[2] https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/ver...





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