David Rojas-Rueda

David Rojas-Rueda, MD, MPH, PhD, is an associate professor of environmental epidemiology at Colorado State University, where he directs the Rojas Public Health Lab. His research quantifies the health effects of air pollution, noise, transportation, and urban design.

Noise

Traffic Noise Kills 6,330 Americans a Year; We Stopped Counting in 1982

Removing just five decibels of noise from our neighborhoods would save lives. So why aren't we even measuring it, never mind taking action to quiet our streets?

David Rojas-Rueda

September 17, 2026