Sound Pollution, A Silent Threat
January 30, 2021
The presence of sound is an integral part of our daily lives. From the time we wake up to the time we call it a day, we are continuously surrounded by noise be it from traffic, construction site sounds or even the spiking levels of noise in our immediate vicinity in our homes and offices. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates indicate that one in five people in the world is exposed to excessive levels of noise which is significantly detrimental to their health. Health implications due to exposure to high sound decibel levels include hypertension, high blood pressure in adults paving the way for cardiovascular diseases and cognitive disabilities in children.