Noise pollution- effects on human health

Noise pollution can be defined as  the loud disturbing sound dumped into the atmosphere without regard the negative  effects it may have. Sound travels in pressure waves and affects our eardrums. The sound measured in a unit of decibel. Noise level between the range 0 db to 120 db designated as discomfort noise. . man made noise produced from industrial machines , vehicles etc. noise adversely affect human health . it can affect the heartbeat , breathing pattern, and peripheral circulation. It can cause headache, sleeplessness, annoyance etc. for preventing noise pollution sound proof jackets are used. Industrial workers are use earmuffs at the work site. Acoustic zoning to prevent noise propagation may also be helpful. A silent area around 90 meters of schools, hospitals can give comfort and relaxation to patients or which increases the concentration of students. Plants can effectively reduce noise pollution. Sound must be treated as a potentially harmful pollutant , we should good care about noise pollution. Efforts must be made to increase awareness among people about the perils of noise in our environment.