Health Concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
recognize the harmful health effects of noise pollution.
According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, noise pollution is “an increasing
public health problem” that can lead to
a variety of adverse health effects, including
hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure, interference
with speech, headaches, disturbance of
rest and sleep, productivity and mental health
effects, and a general reduction in one’s quality