Noise Pollution: The Silent Intruder to Health and Well-Being
摘要
This chapter explores the different factors influencing the impact of noise on human health. Noise pollution has the potential to diminish the overall quality of life within a community. Reducing background noise, particularly in urban environments, can significantly enhance individual physical and mental health as well as their social welfare. The chapter discusses a concise overview of noise regulations and laws, both domestic and worldwide. Excessive noise exposure can lead to detrimental health impacts such as heightened stress levels, disrupted sleep patterns, and diminished hearing abilities. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to many health issues, as is evident in recent studies, such as hypertension, etc. Ensuring good health necessitates the effective control of noise levels in both residential and professional settings. The study also presents various national and international standards, regulations, guidelines, and best practices pertaining to noise pollution, assessment, and control.