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Noise Pollution
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Aircraft Noise
Linked to cardiovascular diseases, learning impairment in children, and annoyance.
Traffic Noise
Can lead to hypertension, sleep disturbances, and stress.
Urban Street Noise
Elevated risk of cognitive impairment in children, stress, and sleep disorders.
Household Appliances Noise
Can interfere with communication, concentration, and relaxation at home.
Entertainment Venues Noise
Could cause temporary to permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, and stress.
Industrial Noise
Can cause hearing loss, sleep disruption, and reduced productivity.
Fireworks
May cause hearing loss, startle and frighten individuals, and distress to pets and wildlife.
Natural Disasters
Temporary but intense noise exposure, potential hearing damage, and stress.
Noise from Ports and Shipyards
Associated with stress, annoyance, and potential disruption to aquatic life.
Noise from HVAC Systems
Can disrupt concentration and communication, and contribute to a less restful environment.
Construction Noise
Potential for hearing damage, increased stress levels, and wildlife disturbance.
Wind Turbine Noise
Could result in sleep disturbance and annoyance, with uncertainties about long-term effects.
Loudspeakers and Public Address Systems
Risk of hearing damage, disturbance in daily activities, and communication problems.
Railroad Noise
Increases risk of heart disease, interferes with communication and sleep.
Leisure Activities
Can lead to noise-induced hearing loss, annoyance, and high stress, especially in children.
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