Effects of Noise Pollution

Listed below are the possible effects of noise pollution to people:

•  Deafness, temporary or permanent, is one of the most prevalent effects of noise pollution. Mechanics, locomotive drivers, telephone operators etc all have their hearing impairment. 

• · The first and foremost effect of noise is a decrease in the efficiency in working. Research has proved the fact that human efficiency increases with noise reduction. 

• · Too much of noise disturbs the rhythms of working, thereby affecting the concentration required for doing a work. Noise of traffic or the loud speakers or different types of horns divert the attention, thus causing harm in the working standard. 

• · Fatigue caused is another effect of noise. Due to lack of concentration, people need to devote more time to complete their task, which leads to tiredness and fatigue.

• · Noise pollution acts as a stress invigorator, increasing the stress levels among people. 

• · Sometimes, being surrounded by too much of noise, people can be victims of certain diseases like blood pressure, mental illness, etc. 

• · Animals are susceptible to noise pollution as well. It damages the nervous system of the animals.