Effects of Noise Pollution

Thesis Statement

“Noise Pollution is causing threats to the physical and mental health of the population”

Introduction

Noise pollution can be described as any kind of excessive or displeasing sound in the surrounding of human beings. This excessive sound creates discomfort for the human beings and can be harmful for them. In general there are two type of noise pollution one is indoor and the other is outdoor. Indoor noise pollution usually is caused by excessive noise created from human beings or animals. On the other hand, outdoor noise pollution is caused by heavy sounds in the construction works and transportation. However, the major outdoor source of noise pollution is caused by Transportation mediums such as airplanes, motor vehicles, and trains. The term noise pollution is derived from the word noise, which generally means excessive sound. The word noise originates from the Latin word nauseas, which means disgust and discomfort. In the recent times, noise pollution has increased significantly and is considered dangerous than water and air pollution. The premier reason behind this increase is the increase in population, industrialization, and urbanization (Goines, p.1). As the population continues to grow the number of people, purchasing vehicles or travelling on them also increases. Similarly, the need for accommodations and industries also increases. This all results in an increase in noise pollution greatly.

Discussion

The issue of noise pollution is becoming a topic to talk about since the time the society started facing its effects. . This pollution endangers the human society with the fears of hearing impairment, hypertension, sleep deprivations, frustration and ischemic heart problems. Many people in our surroundings get affected from noise pollution.

Pollution of any type is never good for the health of human beings, but noise pollution is causes an adverse effect on the lives of individuals. The ...