Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health and Safety

Noise Control

Noise pollution can have serious health consequences especially in case of elevated levels of sound from nightclubs. Generally, exposure to high levels of sound can lead to impairment of hearing, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, sleep deprivation and annoyance. Living close to a nightclub can also impact the human immune system due to the excessive noise generated. It can also lead to defects at the time of birth that are a consequence of noise pollution. It has also been noted that being exposed to high levels of noise can lead to vasoconstriction, cardiovascular effects and ...