Noise
Noise
Noise (/nɔɪz/) is an unwanted or disturbing sound that can have significant impacts on human health and environmental quality. Noise pollution is often neglected, yet it is one of the most prevalent forms of pollution in modern society.
Etymology
The word "noise" comes from the Latin word "nausea," meaning seasickness.
Definition
Noise is defined as unwanted or disturbing sound. Sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one's quality of life.
Types of Noise
There are various types of noise, including Environmental noise, Industrial noise, Transport noise, and Neighbour noise. Each type of noise has different characteristics and impacts on human health and the environment.
Effects of Noise
Noise can have several effects on humans, including Hearing loss, Stress, Sleep disturbances, and Cardiovascular diseases. It can also have negative impacts on wildlife, particularly bird species that rely on sound for communication.
Noise Control
Noise control or noise mitigation is a set of strategies to reduce noise pollution by using Noise barriers, Sound baffles, or other methods.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Noise
- Wikipedia's article - Noise
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