2. Noise pollution is considered to be any
unwanted or disturbing sound that affects
the health and well-being of humans
Noise is unwanted sound. Noise can be
produced by many sources - man's vocal
cord, a running engine, a vibrating
loudspeaker diaphragm, an operating
machine tool, and so on.
mans and other organisms. Sound is
measured in decibels
3. Traffic noise.
Air traffic noise.
Construction sites.
Catering and night life.
Animals.
4.
5. Noise pollution adversely affects the lives of
millions of people. Studies have shown that
there are direct links between noise and
health. Problems related to noise
include stress related illnesses, high blood
pressure, speech interference, hearing loss,
sleep disruption, and lost productivity
6. Prevention of Noise Pollution
Some noise pollution preventive measures are
provided in the points below.
Honking in public places like teaching institutes,
hospitals, etc. should be banned.
In commercial, hospital, and industrial buildings,
adequate soundproof systems should be
installed.
Musical instruments’ sound should be controlled
to desirable limits.
Dense tree cover is useful in noise pollution
prevention.
Explosives should not be used in forest,
mountainous and mining areas.
7. Advantages and disadvantages of noise
pollution:
Noise pollution has no such advantages, but
it does have many disadvantages.
Noise pollution causes eardrum damage.
It results in poor concentration.
It may create several health issues such as
stress, exhaustion, and sleep loss.
It lowers workplace productivity.
