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Exposure to environmental factors such as road traffic noise and fine particulate matter increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20-40% for every 10 dB increase in noise or 10 μg/m3 increase in fine dust.
Minimize your exposure to road traffic noise and fine particulate matter, as living near busy roads increases diabetes risk by 20-40%. Use air purifiers, soundproof your home, and spend time in greener areas to reduce this environmental risk factor.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
The risk was higher by roughly 20–40% for persons exposed to an, at least, 10 dB higher noise level or to 10 μg/m3 more of fine particulate matter over 10 years
Why this rating
Based on epidemiological studies, which are subject to confounding, though extensive adjustments were made.
Source
Environmental/lifestyle factors in the pathogenesis and prevention of type 2 diabetes
Hubert Kolb et al. · BMC Medicine · 2017
DOI 10.1186/s12916-017-0901-x
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