Sources of noise pollution and how to reduce it

Sources of noise pollution

                      We live in a world filled with noise. sounds produced by machine shops, busy tarffic, rock concert are harmful to our ears. At home television, record players etc. produce noise.

              When noise becomes intolerable, we call it as noise pollution. Noises of high intensity may produce irritation, psychological problems, hearing problem, headaches, dizziness and nausea, high blood pressure, nervousness ect.,

Method of reducing noise pollution

1. We must avoid producing as well as hearing the unwanted noises.

2. When we listen to music with less volume, it calm the mind.

3. As noise affects our mental and physical health, the hospital areas have been declared as 'No sound zones'.

4. Sound absorbing materials, windows, curtains, carpets for the floor are used to reduce noise pollution in factories, cinema theatres and music halls.