Vision Statement on

Noise Pollution and Health Effects

Use of loud speakers, diesel generator sets, high pitched music systems, bursting crackers, increase in vehicular traffic and commercial activities, etc are adding to noise levels in cities. The noise pollution may affect the hearing system, increase blood pressures, induce behavioral changes as also may cause adverse effect on the nervous system. Environmental Health Impact Studies due to noise pollution may also therefore be undertaken so as to have policy intervention for the protection of public health..

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