Noise pollution causing deafness World became more and more civilized during past centuries and noise pollution became a serious problem our days. It is a huge issue to everyone and especially for people who live in big and crowded cities. It is not only airports, cars or factories that pollute noise, but also such things as computers or printers can distract people. Even pleasurable things, such as listening to loud music, can damage our hearing. It is proven that noise has different negative influences on people. It not only damages our hearing but also affects our behaviour. In this research I will try to prove that noise pollution is a very dangerous thing that can not only distract people but also make them deaf. According Encyclopaedia, noise is “sound that interferes with other sound that are being listened to”. Every day we hear different noises. Big cities are the main sources of noise pollution. People invented engines, amplifiers, speakers and other things to make our life easier and more pleasurable. Noise from “road traffic, jet planes, jet skis, garbage trucks, construction equipment, manufacturing processes, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and boom boxes, to name a few, are among unwanted sounds that are routinely broadcasted into the air”(Clearinghouse, web). However, these inventions not only help us but also make damage to our ears and behaviour. It is obvious, that noise pollution reached the enormous level now and there is no way we can stop it. It is impossible to stop factories, planes or cars. According T.J. Winpenny in his book Values of the Environment, we have to choose between health and well being on the one hand, and the commercial and public services, on the other. Generally, it is very important to know how noise affects us and how can we protect ourselves from the harm it is doing. No matter what kind of noise it is, it still affects us in a similar way. It is scientifically proved that the noise level of 85 decibels can damage hearing if the noise continues for eight hours or more (Noise watch, web.) Loud noise wrecks hearing by damaging the delicate mechanisms of the inner ear that convert sound information into nerve signals. The most common thing for people who are often exposed to loud noise is tinnitus or ringing in the ears. Reports of tinnitus experienced by young people exposed to loud music have increased three times since the early 1980s.
The unit used to measure the intensity of sound is called the decibel(dB). Sounds that measure up to 75dB are considered to be in the "safe zone". Constant exposure to to sound at these levels are very unlikely to cause any lasting damage to long term hearing. The sound of regular volume conversation measures at around 60dB and the sound of a running dishwasher measures at roughly 75dB. Sounds around the 85dB level are considered a moderate risk to hearing. Exposure at these levels for extened periods of time may lead to some form of damage causing NIHL. Sounds at these levels include heavy traffic and crowded areas at 85dB, active subway stations at 95dB and listening to an mp3 player with ear buds at maximum volume at 105dB in which listening for just 15 minutes can cause permanent damage. Sound at 120dB and above are in the "danger zone". This level of sound is to be avoided at all cost as exposure even for a short pulse will lead to immediate permanent damage. This level includes the sound of ambulance sirens at 120dB, a jet taking off at 140dB and gunshots at 165 dB and above. (Rabinowitz,
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Although level noise do not reach OSHA level (occupational safety & health administration) that causes noise-induced hearing loss, the paediatric nurse in the unit are exposed to continuous moderate noise levels that may causing impairment (Berens, 2008). In addition, these noise exposures may result in abnormalities in the stress response as well as in sleep patterns. (Berens, 2008). If working long shifts weekly and being exposed to noise it will have an effect on hearing loss. The loss of hearing depends on how loud the sound is and the length the person is exposed to sound. Exposure to high level of noise and sound can cause deafness. During or after being exposed to loud noise can leave a ringing sound in the ear. Noise will interfere with communication which could lead to misunderstanding of orders. This could lead to a higher risk of accidents when communication is
1. Hearing Problems: Any unwanted sound that our ears have not been built to filter can cause problems within the body. Our ears can take in a certain range of sounds without getting damaged. Man made noises such as jackhammers, horns, machinery, airplanes and even vehicles can be too loud for our hearing range. It also reduces our sensitivity to sounds that our ears pick up unconsciously to regulate our body’s rhythm.
The amount of damage resulting from noise exposure depends on the intensity level of the noise in relation to the length of time exposed to the noise. According to NIOSH, sound levels that exceed a time weighted average of 85 decibels dB(A) over an 8-hour period of time are considered dangerous. It is recommended that exposure time be decreased by half for every 3 dB increase in intensity that exceeds 85 dB because noise exposure increases with time and intensity (NIOSH, 1998). Impulse sounds such as gun fires or firecrackers can exceed 150 dB(A) and cause immediate, irreversible, sensorineural hearing loss (Axelsson & Jerson, 1985). Most people are unaware of the decibel system and how much 85 dB equates to, but according to the article, “How loud is too loud? Minimize noise exposure to protect your hearing”, if someone has to yell to be heard, it is probably loud enough to cause hearing damage, (Johnson, 2011).
Hearing loss has a significant impact on a person’ s quality of life. The social, psychological, and physical consequences of hearing loss can take a major toll on a person’s mental and physical health.
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Some teenagers are not affected by hearing issue due to following safety rules. The claim only affects people who listens to music too loud. The qualifiers "One in five," shows that there are exceptions to author's claim.
Earbuds are a very small headphone that are typically worn inside of the ear. In today's technology the advances being made to earbuds are ridiculous. It is so easy to turn them up and block out the excess sound. It’s so easy to turn them up and drown out the weights banging and clanging in the gym. It is so easy to turn them up and jam to your favorite Linkin Park or Cranberries song. So, whether it be drowning out noise or working out to your favorite band...have you ever thought about whether or not loud volumes are harmful to your ears?
The noise of Aircrafts was historically a major environmental issue for the airline. It is still high on the agenda of public concern. Noise disturbance has a variety of difficult issues to assess because it is open for self- reactions. Its impact is not one permanently on the actual environment, but it can have many effects on the people living in the area of the airport, including: interference in c...
Hearing loss, which was once connected with the elderly, is becoming a prevalent problem in youngsters and baby boomers. Exposure to loud music for long periods of time tops the list of noise-induced hearing loss. Most people over the age of 65 are commonly affected by hearing loss. This is because to achieve the tiny hair cells in the inner ear less susceptible to the vibrations of the sound waves are. There is now, more recently, a greater number of much younger people who suffer from hearing loss that could have been prevented in many cases.
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Loud noise is a very serious environmental predicament that majority of individuals are subjected to on a daily basis. In Toronto, loud motorcycles contribute greatly to noise pollution within the municipality. Noise pollution can result in serious health problems such as impaired hearing, stress and loss of sleep. The article published in the Toronto Star newspaper concentrates mainly on the need for loud motorcycles to be eradicated in Toronto in order to regulate the level of noise pollution.
Living in the curse of pollution, where everyday our life is at the mayhem of polluted air, loud sound, honking, here is a person who for the last 28 years fights against the noise-makers of the street. The 52-year-old Kolkata businessman Kailash Mohta started his initiative in 1989 to make people aware about the effects of honking. However, this crusader started his