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Effects of Noise Pollution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Heart problems:
Heart related problems can be caused by noise pollution. As noise levels constrict the arteries the high intensity sound causes a dramatic rise in the blood pressure, disrupting the blood flow. The heart rate also increases. Due to the increased blood pressure the heart problems such as ischemic heart disease are caused.

 

2) Hearing Problems:
Noise pollution can cause hearing problems such as tinnitus. It becomes noise for the ear when the sound level crosses the 70dB mark. Noise levels above 80 decibels produce damaging effects to the ear. It can cause irreparable damage and lead to permanent hearing loss when noise level is above 100 decibels for a considerable period of time.

 

3) Sleeplessness:
Night sleep can be interrupted by noise. The person feels extremely annoyed and uncomfortable when it occurs. This interrupted sleep show a sharp dip in their energy levels which often results into extreme fatigue. A person’s ability to work efficiently is decreased by this.

 

4) Mental Health Problems:
Noise pollution can cause high stress level as well as arouse the violent behavior. Constant noise can also trigger headaches, make people tense and anxious, and disturb emotional balance.

 

5) Lack of concentration, decreased reading ability:
Children living in noisy areas were found to have less concentration and decreased reading ability. Adults working in noisy environments found it difficult to solve problems and had shorter attention spans.

 

6) Release of Stress Hormones:
Stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol are discharged by noise pollution. Stress level is increased by these hormones and stifles the immune system.

 

7) Interference in Verbal Communication:
Proper Communication between two people is not allowed by a noisy environment that produces more than 50-60 decibels. It may lead to misunderstandings as interpreting the speech of a second person becomes difficult.

 

8) High Blood Pressure:
Constant noise can cause high blood pressure. This is mainly because of the affect of stress hormones on the body.