Do Quiet Areas Afford Greater Health-Related Quality of Life than Noisy Areas?

Do Quiet Areas Afford Greater Health-Related Quality of Life than Noisy Areas?

People typically choose to live in quiet areas in order to safeguard their health and wellbeing. However, the benefits of living in quiet areas are relatively understudied compared to the burdens associated with living in noisy areas. Additionally, research is increasingly focusing on the relationsh...

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Main Authors:	Kim N. Dirks, David Welch, Daniel Shepherd, David McBride
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2013-03-01
Series:	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:	quiet noise quality of life
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/4/1284

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