Noise Pollution, How to Reduce the Impact of an Invisible Threat?

Air pollution is not the only pollution that has a deleterious effect on life on earth. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise pollution is one of the environmental factors that generates the most health problems. According to data from the European Environment Agency (EEA), in Europe alone it causes 16,600 premature deaths and more than 72,000 hospitalizations each year.

What is noise pollution?

Not all sounds are considered noise pollution. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines noise as any sound greater than 65 decibels (dB).

Specifically, if the noise exceeds 75 dB, it will become harmful and cause pain after 120 dB.

Therefore, the statement recommends not to exceed 65 dB during the day, and points out that to restore sleep,

the ambient noise at night should not exceed 30 dB

Solutions to reduce noise pollution

International organizations like the World Health Organization point out that citizenship is essential to defeat this invisible enemy.

For example:do not make too much noise during leisure activities, avoid using the car and choose alternatives such as the bicycle or the electric car,

carry out household chores at the recommended time, use sound-absorbing materials to insulate the house, etc.

Therefore, it is also important to promote environmental education among the youngest.

The competent authority may also take measures to carry out adequate environmental noise management to help reduce noise pollution..