Noise pollution occurs when unwanted or excessive sound disrupts normal activities and causes harm to human health. It is caused by disruptive sounds that interfere with conversation, work, and sleep. Prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss, sleep issues, increased stress, and impaired thinking. The World Health Organization recognizes noise as a major threat to human well-being.

1. Noise
Pollution

2. What is Noise ?
• Sound that which is unwanted and distrupts one’s quality of
life, is known as NOISE.
• Normal sound becomes undesirable when it disturbs our
normal activities such as working , sleeping and during
conversation.
• World Health Organization stated that “Noise must be
recognized as a major threat to human well-being”.

3. What is Noise Pollution ?
• Sound that is unwanted or that disrupts the activity or
balance of human or animal life is called as noise.
• When there is lot of noise in the environment, then it is
termed as noise pollution.

4. Impact on Human Health and Well-being
• Excessive noise can have detrimental effects on
human health and well-being, including:
• Hearing damage and loss
• Sleep disturbances
• Increased stress levels
• Impaired cognitive function