The World Health Organization (WHO) defines environmental noise as noise from all sources with the exception of workplace noise. Noise is all unwanted sound or set of sounds that causes annoyance or can have a health impact. WHO recognizes that noise pollution is an increasing problem. Environmental noise includes noises produced by:
Environmental noise is a common problem. It poses a risk to people’s health and quality of life because it can lead to:
There are many ways of preventing the effects of environmental noise on health. To learn more, read Preventing the Effects of Environmental Noise on Health.
Last update: July 26, 2016 12:10 PM
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