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Noise pollution : Threat to human health

Introduction

What's noise pollution ?

Introduction

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Introduction

Definition

  • unwanted/disturbing sounds
  • health impacts

European Environment Agency

  • 12.000 premature deaths

How our ear functions ?

- External Ear or Outer Ear

- Middle Ear

- Inner Ear

Our ear

What is a decibel?

In a simple way we can say that it is the unit of measurement that allows us to determine the intensity of a sound

Decibel Scale

DANGEROUS > 85 dB

Causes of noise pollution

2 types

  • environmental

  • man-made

Causes of noise pollution

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Causes of noise pollution

120 dB

  • Environmental

thunderclap

  • Man-made

airplane

130 dB

Quiz

A. About 50% of French people feel bothered by noise at

home.

B. Children and the elderly people are more vulnerable to noise pollution than the rest of the population.

C. The takeoff of a plane is louder than thunderclap.

D. Since 2020, noise pollution has decreased worldwide.

What is the impact of noise on our health ?

Impact on our health

In your opinion :

What can be the consequences of the noise?

QUIZZ

A. Whistling

B. Depression

C. Digestive problem

D. Cardiac disorder

E. Anxiety

F. alzheimer's disease / dementia

Tips for reducing noise pollution

Advices

Everyone is able to apply them !

Tips for reducing noise pollution

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Advices

  • Use less noisy modes of transport

  • Use earplugs

  • Improve the soundproofing

  • Turn down the volume
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