EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION

*According to the USEPA, there are direct links between noise and health. Also, noise pollution adversely affects the lives of millions of people.

*Noise pollution can damage physiological and psychological health.

*High blood pressure, stress related illness, sleep disruption, hearing loss, and productivity loss are the problems related to noise pollution.

*It can also cause memory loss, severe depression, and panic attacks.

SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE POLLUTION

*Planting bushes and trees in and around sound generating sources is an effective solution for noise pollution.

*Regular servicing and tuning of automobiles can effectively reduce the noise pollution.

*Social awareness programs should be taken up to educate the public about the causes and effects of noise pollution.

*Workers should be provided with equipments such as ear plugs and earmuffs for hearing protection.

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