Health Matters: Noise Pollution
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What are some common sources of noise pollution in your area, and how do they affect your daily life? |
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Noise pollution denotes the undesirable noise created by human activities. There are various human and natural sources producing noise dangerous to the ear. The source of sound pollution includes transportation, factories, industrialization, defense machinery etc. Human animals and nature are badly affected due to noise pollution. It leads to discomfort and disruption to human activities. It also causes mental and physical harm to human beings.
How do you think noise pollution impacts our health and well-being in the long run? |
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Have you ever had a rough night due to traffic noise well you're not alone to take an example in Europe over 6.5 million people have reported experiencing sleep disturbances directly linked to noise so the problem that we choose is that the traffic noise increases the stress of people. noise pollution has many consequences. we will focus on those related to health and we will see that there is many consequences on our body the most affected organ is the brain. Nose pollution can exacerbate various Earth conditions such as anxiety, hypertension and mood swings. The heart is also significantly affected with an
increase in the rate of elevated blood pressure and an increased risk of myocardial infection.
How does traffic noise pollution affect us?
It disturbs sleep communication and concentration and it can affect the entire body causing many disruptions and discomforts.
Physical Manifestations of NOISE STRESS
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Delayed cognitive development in Children | Psychological triggers for individuals with PTSD |
Lower threshold for noise resulting in sleep disturbance | Increased heart rate |
Changes in immune system | Anxiety |
Annoyance, mood shifts | Elevation of cortisol production |
Hypertension | Myocardial infarction |
Vasoconstriction | Elevated blood pressure |
Elevated adrenaline levels |
What are some effective ways to reduce noise pollution in urban areas? Can you think of any creative solutions?
If you could design a quiet zone in your community, what features would it have, and why? |
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Permissible Sound Levels
Area | Day (dB) | Night (dB) |
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Industrial | 75 | 65 |
Commercial | 65 | 55 |
Residential | 50 | 45 |
Silence Zones | 50 | 40 |
Decibel is the measure of sound intensity, pressure and power level.
How do you think technology can help us combat noise pollution in the future? |
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Noise pollution can be prevented in a variety of ways the most effective methods are the use of trees which naturally absorb sound and also by enforcing regulations against preventable forms of noise pollution and the control of noise pollution.
Noise pollution can be controlled using three basic principles namely source reduction, transmission path intervention and by using noise cancellation.
Technologies
Source reduction of noise pollution involves routine maintenance of machine parts by oiling or lubrication for smooth operation and the use of paddings or bushes to reduce vibrations between different parts of the machine. Noise pollution can be blocked effectively by a very simple method and people wearing earplugs or headphones can also prevent the transmission of noise directly to their ears and this is collectively called as personal protective equipment or PPE.
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Dear friend, you analysis show that noise pollution have negative effects on human health. This not just only in the area you have taken as case study. It is a global phenomenon that authorities at levels and regions, should regulate.
We also experience noise pollution in my country. I wish you success
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جی ہاں اج کل شور کی الودگی کسی ایک جگہ یا کسی ایک ملک کے لیے مختص نہیں ہے۔ بلکہ ساری دنیا ہی میں شور کی الودگی کا تناسب تیزی سے بڑھ رہا ہے ۔جو کہ انسانی صحت کے لیے بہت مضر ہے۔ اور دنیا کی بڑھتی ہوئی ابادی کی صحت بھی شور کی الودگی کی وجہ سے خطرے میں پڑتی جا رہی ہے۔