Effects of Noise Pollution
Your honkers make me SICK!Loss of Hearing
Exposure to elevated sound levels is a major source of hearing loss . Its not correct that only extremely high sound
levels create hearing loss; more careful investigations have shown that cumulative exposure to relatively moderate
levels, such as 70 dB, can lead to the irreversible loss of hearing.
Another myth of noise effects is the overstated role of loss of hearing associated with aging. It has been demonstrated
that the most important factor of hearing degradation is not aging alone, but rather the cumulative long-term exposure
to environmental and occupational noise that create the harm.
Cardiovascular problems
Exposure to too much noise gives rise to elevated adrenaline levels which triggers a narrowing of the blood vessels. Sound levels, again of fairly typical roadway noise exposure, are known to constrict arterial blood flow and lead to elevated blood pressure. Other health effects Other proven effects of high noise levels are increased frequency of headaches, fatigue, stomach ulcers, headrush, Tinnitus or "ringing ears"Psychological effects
Sleep disturbance, stress, mental health (including disengagement and increases in aggressive behavior) can all result from increased exposure to noiseMore Info at Wikipedia
NoiseBusterz
NoiseBusterz is a website which strives to
Raise awareness about noise pollution and its effects
Show how you can help to reduce noise levels in the city
Establish networks among like minded Bangaloreans
Assist activists working against noise pollution
Show how you can protect yourself from noise pollution related health hazards
Why this website?
Though a lot of people in Bangalore have awareness about air pollution
caused by vehicles and its effects, not many are aware about the
effects of noise pollution and its adverse impacts on health.
Also we want this website to serve as a platform for like minded
individuals to come together and do something in whatever way they can.