SOUND POLLUTION

SOUND POLLUTION

Indoor and outdoor noise pollution sources include emergency service mechanical equipment, impressed, grounds keeping equipment, barking dogs, appliances, hum, audio entertainment systems, electric and loud people.

The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly and including noise, and oor may give rise to noise pollution, since side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential area.

Noise pollution (or noise) is displeasing human, animal or machine-created sound that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life. The word comes from the Latin word meaning seasickness

Are both and nature^] The unwanted sound is called noise. This unwanted sound can damage physiological and psychological health. Noise pollution can cause annoyance and aggression, high stress levels, , hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects. Furthermore, stress and hypertension are the leading causes to health problems, whereas tinnitus can lead to forgetfulness, severe depression and at times panic attacks

High noise levels can contribute to ffects and exposure to moderately high levels during a single eight hour period causes a statistical rise in of five to ten points and an increase in and leading to the noted above as well as to increased incidence of Noise pollution is also a cause of annoyance. A 2005 study by Spanish researchers found that in urban areas households are willing to pay approximately four per decibel per year for noise reduction.

Noise can have a detrimental effect on animals by causing stress, increasing risk of death by changing the delicate balance in predator/prey detection and avoidance, and by interfering with their use of sounds in communication especially in relation to reproduction and in navigation. Acoustic overexposure can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing.