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Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem
- Noise pollution is an often-overlooked environmental health hazard that can cause hearing loss and cardiovascular disease.
- Loud sounds can permanently damage delicate sensory cells in the inner ear, leading to hearing loss.
- Long-Term exposure to traffic noise has been linked to hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.
- Public health protections include quieter equipment, better building acoustics, reduced transportation noise, quieter public spaces, and workplace controls.
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Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem
Noise pollution is an occupational health hazard for many workers. urbazon/E+ via Getty ImagesThe human body is remarkably good at getting used to the environment around it. You’ve probably experienced this if you’ve ever gone to a matinee and emerged from the dark theater into sunshine. Your eyes sting, so you squint and shield your face until they adjust to the bright sunlight. In the same way, the body can grow accustomed to constant noise. W…
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Experts say that excessive noise not only affects the ears but also the overall health of a person. Usually, the human body is sensitive to the sound of vehicle horns, construction activities, and large musical events...
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