Question

list some sources of sound pollution how can it affect our health?

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Answer 1

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Noise pollution impacts millions of people on a daily basis. The most common health problem it causes is Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Exposure to loud noise can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress. These health problems can affect all age groups, especially children.

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Answer 2

Sound Pulluction is also called Noise Pollution.

• Unwanted, unpleasant and very loud sound are called Noise.
• Long exposure to noise leads to serious health hazards.
• Sounds produced by machines in a factory loudspeakers during functions and moving vehicles produce unpleasant effect on our ear and mind.

Noise Pollution :

• Noise from any source that cause disturbance or discomfort of any kind in the environment is called Noise Pollution.
• Sound of about 90 dB and above, heard from a long time cause noise pollution

Some source of the Noise pollution are given below :

1. Loudspeaker
2. Moving airplane
3. Busting of cracker
4. Loud music system
5. Excessive use of horns
6. Moving train

Harmful effects of noise pollution :

1. It causes nervous tension, irritation, headache and high blood pressure.
2. It may cause lack of concentration in work and studies.
3. Loud music during night disturb our sleep.
4. Prolonged exposure to high level noise can affect the eardrum and may lead to temporary or even permanent losing of hearing.

Measures to Reduce Noise Pollution :

To control the noise pollution we must control the sources of noise.

1. Automobiles should be fitted in silence and soft horns.
2. you should not play read you television etc too loudly.
3. The use of loudspeaker at social and religious functions should be restricted.
4. Avoid busting of firecrackers that make a loud noise.
5. Machine should be maintained in a good condition to reduce industrial noise pollution.
6. Airports and noise making factories should be shifted away from the residential areas of the city.