Urban environmental noise and depression causal pathway: Potential role of chronic conditions as mediator

<p>Accepting the fact of a growing urban population and associated health risks, such as increased exposure to pollutants, and considering the high prevalence of chronic<br>diseases, this study aims to investigate the relationship between exposure to environmental noise and depression. The primary objective is to determine the potential<br>mediating role of chronic diseases in this relationship. This study is part of the European H2020 URBANOME project, designed to explore the relationship between the<br>environment and health in urban settings. The main goal of the project is to promote urban health, well-being, and liveability by systematically integrating health concerns<br>into urban policies and civic activities.</p>