Hello dear Dickson,

This article "Noise impacts on health" may be useful. You can follow this link.

Best regards, Mourad

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/47si.pdf

Hello dear Dickson,

This article "Noise impacts on health" may be useful. You can follow this link.

Best regards, Mourad

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/47si.pdf

"Living in a quiet area has a positive impact on health"

"Sounds affect our state of mind differently depending on whether they are pleasant or annoying"

"Children living close to busy roads may have an increased risk of hyperactivity"

Noise as energy can be destructive or distractive. A precise definition is given in occupational safety and health. Limits are set and prolonged excesses require testing and record keeping.

On the Internet, there are many references about health implications of noise. I list some below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_from_noise

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/06/20/noise-pollution.aspx

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/how-noise-pollution-can-affect-your-health-a6853746.html

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/47si.pdf

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131029220800.htm

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/healtheffects.html

http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2004;volume=6;issue=22;spage=5;epage=13;aulast=Ising

Some very good references.....

Noise is an external effect which is Unacceptable by the physical senses of human beings, Leads to Rejective behavior by these senses, The result is a change in the normal functions of these senses.

Dear,

i think this link will help you.

Headaches and migraines: The most common short-term effect of noise pollution is a headache or migraine. The constant annoyance of noises can often lead to painful headaches, which can make focusing difficult for some people. In the case ofmigraines, people may also experience sensitivity to light or nausea as well.

Stress: A potential short- or long-term effect of noise pollution is stress. Some studies suggest that noise pollution coming from neighbors’ homes tends to be one of the biggest causes of noise pollution-related stress.

Hearing loss: Over time, some people experience hearing loss as a result of noise pollution. The loss of hearing occurs when structures of the inner ear are damaged, which could occur once noises reach or exceed about 85 decibels.

Loss of sleep: As mentioned above, noise pollution above 45 decibels wakes up most people, while light sleepers could be affected by noises at lower decibel levels. A loss of sleep can lead to a wide range of health conditions, including exhaustion, irritability, loss of focus or even a weakened immune system.

Hypertension: In many cases, regular exposure to noise pollution has been shown to elevate blood pressure levels. This type of hypertension could be due to the adrenaline of being annoyed at the noises being heard or with stress associated with being constantly interrupted in whatever a person is doing, whether it is work or sleep.

Stroke: Those who are exposed to road traffic regularly often display an increased risk of stroke. This was especially more apparent in individuals over the age of 65.

Child development: Studies over the past several decades have shown as association with slowed mental and/or physical development in children. The cases reported in these studies typically involve children who live in homes near airports or other especially loud locations.

https://www.symptomfind.com/health/causes-of-noise-pollution-and-its-effects-on-health/

http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-and-effects-of-noise-pollution.php

I hope these articles will be useful for you and give you a better picture about Noise and its various implication.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969716325724

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953615301829

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020748915001406

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0742051X12000893

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444522726002488

Dear Dr. Dickson, good morning,

This question is so related to my life due to the long time that we are spending near different types of huge machines as a mechanical engineers in our factories, and hundreds of respected researchers have been done and indicate the harmful effect on the employees life especially the sensing system(s). As you know there are many kinds of noise, like acoustic noise(s), radio-waves noise, ..etc.

In many cases the firm physicians recommend to reduce such damage effect by using sound dampers, replacing employees location,..etc.

Hope you and our other RG colleagues comfortable life.

Regards, Emad

Dear Dickson Adom,

    The sound has 3 characteristics: frequency, intensity and peculiarity. The noise is a mixture of different frequencies (the human ear perceives frequencies between 20-20000 Hz ).

   The noise can affects the inner ear and leading to noise induced hearing loss and it is one of the occupational diseases. If one wants to know something about this illness, he/she can follow this https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/noise-induced-hearing-loss

Best regards

Raid  

Attach some details from Dr. Mercola 's article

 on noise pollution and its health risks.                         

Noise pollution is an often-overlooked source of environmental stress that can raise your risk of serious health conditions, including heart disease. In the US it’s estimated that 100 million people are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise, typically from automobile and aircraft traffic (although everything from leaf blowers and lawnmowers to loud music can also contribute). In the 1970s, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set a recommended noise exposure limit of 55 decibels in a 24-hour period, with nighttime noise weighted more heavily because it can interfere with sleep. For comparison, a quiet suburb has a decibel level of about 50, while freeway traffic is closer to 70 and a chain saw is 120 decibels.

These exposure levels haven’t been assessed since 1981, however, as noise issues were deemed best handled at the state and local government level. Just how much noise a person can reasonably handle without health consequences is still relatively unknown… but what is clear is that excess noise is a serious risk factor for your health.

Noise pollution may increase your risk of hearing loss, stress, sleep disturbances, and heart disease. A new analysis conducted an environmental assessment of US noise pollution as a cardiovascular health hazard, and revealed small decreases in noise could add up to major economic savings.

The analyses suggested that a 5-decibel noise reduction would reduce the prevalence of high blood pressure by 1.4 percent and coronary heart disease by 1.8 percent. The annual economic benefit was estimated at $3.9 billion

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

"Causes Of Noise Pollution And Its Effects On Health

By Ashley Henshaw. 

Many people deal with loud or constant noise on a daily basis. However, what may seem like a simple annoyance in your everyday life may actually have serious effects on your health in both the long- and short-term. That’s why it’s important to understand exactly what noise pollution is and how it can affect your health. Read this article to learn more about this potential health threat and how you can reduce its harmful effects.

What Is Noise Pollution?

Noise pollution is generally defined as any type of excessively loud or disturbing noise that disrupts a person’s life. The noises can come from a wide variety of sources, including machines and animals. Living or working near an airport, where the loud sounds of airplanes landing and taking off is often heard, is one way that a person may be exposed to noise pollution on a regular basis. Noise pollution can be measured in decibels – noises above 45 decibels can prevent sleep, while ear pain is caused around 120 decibels.

Common Causes Of Noise Pollution

n modern society, transportation systems – including cars, trains and airplanes – are one of the most common sources of noise pollution since they can be particularly loud and unrelenting in certain areas. In general, people who live in urban centers are more likely to be exposed to noise pollution due to population density and the increased presence of the transportation systems described above. Living in an urban city may also mean that people are more exposed to the noises of construction, which is another major source of noise pollution.

While those in larger cities are more likely to experience noise pollution, those in rural settings may also experience this problem as well. A key example of rural noise pollution is farming, which may include a variety of machines that produce harsh or loud noises. Additionally, things like barking dogs or neighbors playing loud music can also be sources of noise pollution.

Effects Of Noise Pollution On Your Health

Unfortunately, being exposed to noise pollution can have some serious effects on your health. The effects can worsen if your exposure to the noise pollution is something that you deal with regularly or even daily. Below are some of the most common health effects associated with noise pollution:

1- Headaches and migraines: The most common short-term effect of noise pollution is a headache or migraine. The constant annoyance of noises can often lead to painful headaches, which can make focusing difficult for some people. In the case of migraines, people may also experience sensitivity to light or nausea as well.

2- Stress: A potential short- or long-term effect of noise pollution is stress. Some studies suggest that noise pollution coming from neighbors’ homes tends to be one of the biggest causes of noise pollution-related stress.

3- Hearing loss: Over time, some people experience hearing loss as a result of noise pollution. The loss of hearing occurs when structures of the inner ear are damaged, which could occur once noises reach or exceed about 85 decibels.

4- Loss of sleep: As mentioned above, noise pollution above 45 decibels wakes up most people, while light sleepers could be affected by noises at lower decibel levels. A loss of sleep can lead to a wide range of health conditions, including exhaustion, irritability, loss of focus or even a weakened immune system.

5- Hypertension: In many cases, regular exposure to noise pollution has been shown to elevate blood pressure levels. This type of hypertension could be due to the adrenaline of being annoyed at the noises being heard or with stress associated with being constantly interrupted in whatever a person is doing, whether it is work or sleep.

6- Stroke: Those who are exposed to road traffic regularly often display an increased risk of stroke. This was especially more apparent in individuals over the age of 65.

7- Child development: Studies over the past several decades have shown as association with slowed mental and/or physical development in children. The cases reported in these studies typically involve children who live in homes near airports or other especially loud locations.

Ways To Avoid Noise Pollution

There are several steps you can take to try to limit your exposure to noise pollution, including:

1- Using a white noise machine

2- Inserting ear plugs when going to sleep

3- Moving to a new city or neighborhood

4- Lobbying for local noise ordinances

5- Discussing noise disturbances with your neighbors.

In addition to these steps, several governmental regulations have been put in place to try to reduce noise pollution. For example, there are environmental noise regulations in place to limit outdoor noise levels, and some neighborhoods may even have a specific “quiet zone” order in place. Additionally, some areas have tried to limit noise pollution by putting up noise barriers next to places like highways and airports, and many automakers are looking for ways to make quieter vehicles. While these steps do help, they may not fully limit the effects of noise pollution. See a doctor if you believe that noise pollution may be affecting your health."...

Please, see the website link as the reference...

https://www.symptomfind.com/health/causes-of-noise-pollution-and-its-effects-on-health/

Well Mr Tahir , has listed most of it .

I can tell you about our frequency bandwidth 20-20KHz . Teenagers have wider bandwidth (the can hear low to high ) , as we age this narrows down. Sonic waves the is not audible can deafen us . 

Noise by definition is frequency and loudness (in dB) that we can't make sense . So avoid it there will be least interference with focus and learning ... 

Dear Prof. Aparna,

Great comment from your angle for explaining the meaning of the term and its adverse effect. Many thanks to you.

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Hazim,

I am grateful for your elaborate and very rich information on all the aspects of the theme. Thank you

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Isam,

Wonderful statistical analysis with figures on the regulation of noise from the concerned authorities. I appreciate it so much. Thank you

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Raid,

Very simple but powerful explanation of the meaning of noise, its constituents, and health implications. The link tells it all. Many thanks to you.

Dickson Adom

Dear brother Emad,

Great personal illustration and solution to kill the menace of noise in our industries and environment. Thanks so much brother

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Amit,

Thank you dearly for researching and providing these very useful materials for extensive enlightenment on the subject. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Rahman,

I am grateful for your very easy noting points on the health implications of noise and the useful links you have supplied. Thank you so much and best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear brother Prof. Salam,

Concise but very valuable information on what noise can do to all of our senses. Many thanks to you brother. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Anirbid,

Thanks for appreciating the very useful references offered by our cherished colleagues on the platform. I am very touched by your inspiration. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Tatsuo,

I am very grateful for the valuable and rich sources of information on the subject you have kindly offered. Thank you

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Jerry,

Thanks for your very useful information on how to detect the excesses of sound which becomes noise via record keeping and testing. Rich and very valuable. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Addi,

Indeed you have enriched the discussion with a mouthful of valuable information on the subject. I am very very grateful. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Great Message from Prof. P.C. Lai

It depends on which angle you're looking at.

My suggestion is do a survey and get feedback especially people living in noisy area. e.g Impact - It's bad for health with noise with sleeping disorder etc

I'm happy to collaborate with journal writing together.

Best Regards.

Dear Prof. Lai,

Thanks for the inspiring suggestion you have offered on the subject. I would equally love a collaboration. My email contact: [email protected]

Best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear friend

I think noise is a sound with higher power (in db). IT could be source of permanent stress that can leads to mutations and even cancer through inhibition of p53 reparation system.

Stress is a source several illnesses.

Best regards

Bachir

Dear Dr Dickson Adom,

"Noisy places kill people alive" 

Dear Prof. Aly,

Thanks dearly for your concise but well-sounded opinion. I appreciate your part in the discussion. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Addi,

Medaase (Thank you in my local language) for the useful link and valuable view. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Dear Prof. Amit,

 The articles were very refreshing and helpful. I will look at them in great detail later. Many thanks for sharing them with me. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Medaase Dr..Dickson

Dear Prof. Bachir,

Thanks for sharing the interesting health risks associated with noise and the exact parameters for knowing its exceeding limit. Best regards

Dickson Adom

Hahaha...thanks my brother Prof. Emad.

A valuable opinion from Prof. Hasan

Dear Dickson Adom,

Noise affects individuals directly or indirectly. We want to have useful noises. We do not want the noises that harm us. It works silently while my body is working.

Thanks.

Dear Prof. Hasan,

Many thanks to you for the great message. Thank you.

Dickson Adom

In addition,

unwanted and uncomfortable sounds (noise) are biologically effective depending on intensity, duration, intermittence, impulses, tones, individual susceptibility.  First temporary effects are on the nervous system and psychic state - we all have experimented, haven't we? Scientific interest is focusing now on noise mapping, as well as classification, evaluation and preservation of quiet areas.

Best regards!

Dear Prof. Mihaela,

Many thanks for your sound views and also showing us the new dimensions of the research regarding the topic. Best regards

Dickson Adom