Noise pollution is characterized by excessive and undesirable noise, which can cause damage to human, physical or psychological health, such as hearing problems or stress, for example, that can occur in the short and long term.
The size of cities and unsustainable growth have contributed to the increase in urban noise pollution, which is mainly due to the noise emitted by the means of transport.
- The growing population in large cities contributes to the concentration of different types of sources of noise pollution.
- Transportation.
- Such as vehicles and trains.
- Airports.
- Noise from industry or public works.
- Or loud music from a neighbor’s house are examples of sources of noise pollution that can have health consequences.
Noise pollution can have health consequences and can lead to
The most serious health consequences usually occur when exposed to moderate sound levels, as they cause symptoms to slowly and gradually. In addition, other symptoms may also occur over time, such as increased blood pressure, paralysis of the stomach and intestines, poor skin irrigation, and even sexual impotence.
It is also important to note that noise pollution and auditory stress are one of the causes of the highest incidence of disease at work, and some noises have also been shown to release exciting substances to the brain, making it uncommunitic for people to withstand silence.
Measures that have been taken to reduce the impact of noise pollution are the installation of noise barriers on main roads, to reduce the spread of vehicle noise, to strengthen the insulation of buildings most exposed to noise, to improve windows, arrange by noise buildings and encourage the manufacture and use of machines , less noisy engines, equipment and appliances for use in industry, vehicles in general, civil construction or utensils.