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Danish Nurse cohort study on the Long-term exposure to road traffic noise and stroke incidents

Expiry Date
: 19/04/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
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This study examined the association between long-term exposure to road traffic noise and incidence of stroke, overall and by subtype (ischemic and haemorrhagic), after adjustment for air pollution.

Keywords: Road traffic noise, Air pollution, Stroke, NOx, PM2.5, PM10., Environmental risk factor

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The main aim of the study was to determine the association between exposure to traffic noise and incidence of stroke, after adjustment for air pollution. It also aimed to address the uncertainty in reported associations between road traffic noise and stroke.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module Environmental Health Practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Environmental factors that attributes to stroke.

  2. The effect of traffic noise and air pollution on stroke.
  3. The definition of stroke.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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