This is a biologically plausible model, but it has not been proven specifically for residential proximity to industrial complexes. (Nor has it been disproven, perhaps)

Environmental conditions that could theoretically contribute 1. Chronic environmental noise

Industrial complexes may generate:

Continuous mechanical noise Tonal noise Intermittent alarms Rail-yard operations Heavy truck traffic Loading and unloading activities

The best-supported pathway is likely:

Industrial noise → chronic sleep disruption + physiological stress → lower migraine threshold → possible increased long-term susceptibility.

Industrial and environmental noise is well established as a cause of annoyance and sleep disturbance, with growing evidence for broader health effects. (Source: ChatGPT with link to PubMed source)

Large industrial facilities may emit varying amounts of:

Systematic reviews have found that several outdoor pollutants are associated with increased migraine-related outcomes, although effect sizes vary and causality has not been established.

A plausible sequence is: