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Health hazards of Noise

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 Health effect of noise can be divided into auditory and non-auditory. Auditory effect of noise is noise induced hearing loss, which is painless, progressive, permanent but preventable. Other effect can be temporary loss of hearing ringing sensation in hear. Non-Auditory effect of noise can be physiological, like raised pulse rate, raised blood pressure, disturbed bowel pattern and change in breathing pattern. Psychological effect like annoyance, anxiety, stress, sleeps disturbances etc.
As mentioned the auditory effects of noise are preventable, always carrying a pair of earplugs with you in your pocket and use them whenever you visit such places.

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