Effects of Noise Pollution:
(a) Hearing Loss:
- Chronic exposure to noise may cause noise-induced hearing loss.
- Older people are exposed to significant occupational noise and thereby reduced hearing sensitivity.
(b) Damage Physiological and Psychological health:
- Unwanted noise can damage physiological and psychological health.
- For example, annoyance and aggression, hypertension, and high stress levels.
(c) Cardiovascular effects:
High noise levels can contribute to cardiovascular problems and exposure to blood pressure.
(d) Detrimental effect on animals and aquatic life:
Noise can have a detrimental effect on animals, increasing the risk of death.
(e) Effects on wildlife and aquatic animals:
It creates hormone imbalance, chronic stress, panic and escape behavior and injury.