Noise pollution (aka sound pollution) is defined as harmful environmental noises (i.e., construction equipment, lawn mowers, living near industrial areas, airports, freeways, railway systems etc.).

The following are consequences from noise pollution:

Children (more vulnerable because of developing organs)

• Ignoring teachers in classroom because they’re conditioned to ignore sounds
• Hearing Loss
• Stunted reading and language skills
• Elevated stress levels
• Elevated blood pressure levels

Women

• Abnormal menstruation cycles
• Abnormal embryos
• Miscarriages
• Premature births

Men and Women

• Psychological difficulties
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Blurred vision
• Tinnitus
• Hearing loss
• Sleeplessness

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