As cities are densified at a fast pace, there is now construction very close to roads and thoroughfares. It is already known that noise can have a negative impact on human health, but new research shows that as little as 40 decibels of traffic noise — the typical level of background noise in an office environment or kitchen — has a detrimental effect on cognitive performance.
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Source: ScienceDaily