The sound of sickness
Noise pollution is an invisible public health crisis with serious physiological and psychological consequences. It's time to listen.
Learn moreThe Health Impacts of Noise Pollution
Short term effects
- Stress & Anxiety
- Sleep Disturbances
- Headaches & Fatigue
- Increased Blood Pressure
Long term effects
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
- Cognitive Impairment
- Mental Health Issues
Vulnerable Groups
- Children's Learning
- Elderly Health
- Urban Residents
- Workplace Safety
Check your hearing
The hearWHO app from World Health Organization is based on validated digits-in-noise technology. This app gives the general public access to a hearing screener to check their hearing status and monitor it over time.The easy to use app clearly display the users’ results and keeps a personalized track record of their hearing status over time.
The app is especially recommended for those who commonly listen to loud music over personal audio devices. It can also be used by health workers to screen people in the community for hearing loss and refer them for diagnostic testing if they fail the screening.
Test your knowledge of noise pollution
Complete this quiz to learn about noise-induced hearing loss
Effective Solutions to Combat Noise Pollution
Individual Solutions
- ✓Use noise-cancelling headphones
- ✓Soundproof your home
- ✓Choose quieter appliances
- ✓Create quiet zones at home
- ✓Practice noise-awareness
Community Actions
- ✓Report excessive noise violations
- ✓Advocate for quiet hours
- ✓Support noise-reducing infrastructure
- ✓Organize community awareness events
- ✓Promote green spaces as buffers
Policy Changes
- ✓Stronger noise regulation enforcement
- ✓Urban planning with noise maps
- ✓Quieter public transportation
- ✓Noise limits for vehicles & machinery
- ✓Funding for noise pollution research
This is an initiative by Nexus3P Foundation to raise awareness about noise pollution and its impact on public health.
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