THE EFFECT OF NOISE POLLUTION ON HUMAN GENERATION

Abstract

Noise pollution is defined as repeated exposure to excessive sound levels that may cause harm to humans or other living beings. Sound levels less than 70 decibels are not harmful to living beings, according to the World Health Organization. On a daily basis, millions of people are affected by noise pollution. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is the most common health condition, it causes Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Loud noise can also lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep problems, and stress. These health issues can impact people of all ages, but notably children. Noise pollution can be harmful to our health in a variety of ways, whether we are aware of it or not, in this scenario, hypertension is a direct effect of noise pollution, which generated increased blood levels for an extended length of time. Noise pollution, whether from listening to loud music in headphones or being exposed to loud drilling noises at work, heavy air or land traffic, or distinct occurrences in which noise levels approach harmful intervals, such as around 140 dB for adults and 120 dB for children, can cause hearing damage. Child growth and development, children appear to be particularly vulnerable to noise pollution, and a variety of noise-pollution-related disorders and dysfunctions, ranging from hearing loss to psychological and physical impacts, are known to afflict children. Children who listen to music at excessive volumes on a daily basis are also at risk of developing hearing problems. In 2001, it was estimated that 12.5% of American youngsters aged under 19 had hearing loss in either one or even both ears.