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2019 No https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935119302828?via%3Dihub Collins, Timothy North America Observational Epidemiology Study Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Noise Noise pollution Children Public schools Environmental justice We found that those attending schools most highly exposed to road noise or aviation noise were significantly more likely to be eligible for free/reduced price meals (economically deprived), and to be Hispanic, black, or Asian/Pacific Islander (API). They were less likely to be white or of another race. In multivariate generalized estimating equations (GEEs) controlling for school district effects, we found that schools with greater proportions of Hispanic, black or API students, schools with higher enrollment, and schools serving the youngest students had significantly more road noise and greater odds of aviation noise exposure. In the GEEs, a higher proportion of economically-deprived students in schools was associated with greater road noise, but not aviation noise.