Noise pollution taking its toll

According to a recent report published in The Independent noise pollution levels in Dhaka have rise alarmingly because of the increasing numbers of vehicles on the roads and the abundance of construction works during the dry season. Studies conducted by environment protection bodies indicate high noise pollution even in residential neighbourhoods. Their data suggests that noise levels are significantly above the permissible level in many parts of the capital.

Noise pollution is basically any form of noise which has potential to disrupt the normal functioning of any natural ecosystem or some human community. Noise pollution is not only causing environmental damage but it also has negative impact on human health as it can cause conditions such as aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and sleep disturbances. Unwanted noise causes species to communicate louder. This is known as Lombard effect.

Noise pollution can take a severe toll on human health in the long run. These effects will not become apparent immediately, but there could be repercussions later on. The effects include a deterioration of mental health, ability to hear things clearly, dilation in the pupils of the eye, working of the heart. The government should make efforts to control noise pollution by replacing rickety buses with comfortable coasters etc, planting trees all over the city.  

Noise is one of the most ignored aspects of city life – and usually the least regulated. There is a need for more research into the issue but there is enough evidence to take noise pollution seriously. People are rarely encouraged to get their hearing tested. Moreover, there is little enforcement of regulatory standards if we are lucky to have them even drafted at all. The World Health Organisation has estimated that unaddressed hearing loss costs around $750 billion. Noise pollution is a silent epidemic that requires serious attention.  Our approach to dealing with it fails to address the main causes.

The world without excessive noise pollution coming from human sources would be a much quieter and much more beautiful place to live in. The use of loudspeaker should be stopped at specific times of the day. The public needs to be more aware and cooperative against the danger of noise pollution because without public cooperation the authorities cannot make much of a difference. The urge the authorities concerned will take steps to stop noise pollution. Noise pollution is a big evil and it should be minimised.

 

 

Noise pollution taking its toll

According to a recent report published in The Independent noise pollution levels in Dhaka have rise alarmingly because of the increasing numbers of vehicles on the roads and the abundance of construction works during the dry season. Studies conducted by environment protection bodies indicate high noise pollution even in residential neighbourhoods. Their data suggests that noise levels are significantly above the permissible level in many parts of the capital. Noise pollution is basically any form of noise which has potential to disrupt the normal functioning of any natural ecosystem or some human community. Noise pollution is not only causing environmental damage but it also has negative impact on human health as it can cause conditions such as aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and sleep disturbances. Unwanted noise causes species to communicate louder. This is known as Lombard effect. Noise pollution can take a severe toll on human health in the long run. These effects will not become apparent immediately, but there could be repercussions later on. The effects include a deterioration of mental health, ability to hear things clearly, dilation in the pupils of the eye, working of the heart. The government should make efforts to control noise pollution by replacing rickety buses with comfortable coasters etc, planting trees all over the city. Noise is one of the most ignored aspects of city life and usually the least regulated. There is a need for more research into the issue but there is enough evidence to take noise pollution seriously. People are rarely encouraged to get their hearing tested. Moreover, there is little enforcement of regulatory standards if we are lucky to have them even drafted at all. The World Health Organisation has estimated that unaddressed hearing loss costs around $750 billion. Noise pollution is a silent epidemic that requires serious attention. Our approach to dealing with it fails to address the main causes. The world without excessive noise pollution coming from human sources would be a much quieter and much more beautiful place to live in. The use of loudspeaker should be stopped at specific times of the day. The public needs to be more aware and cooperative against the danger of noise pollution because without public cooperation the authorities cannot make much of a difference. The urge the authorities concerned will take steps to stop noise pollution. Noise pollution is a big evil and it should be minimised.