Study shows traffic noise spikes stress

By ABC7
LOS ANGELES Environmental researchers in Sweden have linked the noise from busy roads to higher blood pressure.

Since the findings were based on a survey, some experts are skeptical about the conclusion.

Previous studies have linked air pollution to high blood pressure, so it's possible the effects of both the noise and the pollution account for the increase in blood pressure.

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